St. Elizabeths Hospital
1100 Alabama Ave SE · Washington, Washington, D.C. 20032Saint Elizabeths Hospital is a historic public psychiatric hospital in Washington, D.C., operated by the District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health. Founded in 1855, it provides comprehensive, recovery-oriented inpatient care for adults with serious mental illness, including both civil and forensic commitments. With a capacity of 292 beds, it offers a range of services such as psychiatric evaluation, medication management, individual and group therapy, and various rehabilitative programs. The hospital does not operate a traditional emergency room but provides 24/7 inpatient care and works with the DBH crisis services. As a public facility, it accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and serves all DC residents regardless of their ability to pay, with a strong focus on accessibility and patient support services.
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This facility is not currently listed as operating an emergency department.
Saint Elizabeths Hospital does not operate a traditional emergency room for general medical emergencies. It provides acute psychiatric inpatient care for individuals committed through civil or forensic processes. For mental health crises, the DC Department of Behavioral Health operates a 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line (202-673-6495) and Mobile Crisis Services.
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