Salem Health Psychiatric Medicine Center
If this is a psychiatric (mental health) emergency, please contact the Marion County Psychiatric Crisis Center at 503-585-4949 or bring your loved one to Salem Health's emergency room in Salem.
Adult psychiatric care
The Psychiatric Medicine Center accepts adult patients who have been evaluated and transferred by the Emergency Department.
Under the direction of a psychiatrist, our multidisciplinary team provides short-term psychiatric crisis stabilization in a safe and supportive environment.
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit the Psychiatric Medicine Center (PMC)?
To see the latest visitor policies for all of Salem Health, click here. For specific visiting hours to the Psychiatric Medicine Center please call 503-814-7445 as further restrictions may apply.
Can I check on my family member without visiting?
Family can call the Psychiatric Medicine Center at 503-814-7445 anytime during the day. To reduce communication errors, it can be
very helpful to designate a family spokesperson who will call each time.
Can I call my loved one at the PMC? Can they call me?
Yes, there are four toll-free phones on the unit that patients can use.
When will we know how long the stay will be?
The PMC is a short-term facility. The average stay for patients is six to eight days. The length of stay depends on many factors, including the patient’s legal status, symptoms, response to medication, home situation and community resources.
Information for friends and families
Learn more about our program, what's expected of family members and visitors, and how you can help a loved one in crisis in our Family information guide.What's the next step?
- What to expect at discharge: Psychiatric Medical Center
- Patient and Caregiver's Guide for Mental Health Treatment
- Discharge Planning for Patients Seen in the ED for Mental Health Treatment (policy)
Additional resources for adult psychiatric services
Marion County Behavioral Health Crisis Center