Inpatient psychiatric care at Saint Francis is delivered in a comfortable environment where patients receive individualized care focused on their special needs. Our compassionate team of psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, therapists, and counselors delivers care in a warm and kind environment. This atmosphere facilitates treatment to stabilize patients, promote safety, and promote self-care, as well as support ongoing wellness after discharge. The Saint Francis inpatient psychiatry facility is a 24-bed locked unit. Admitted individuals are typically in acute crisis, requiring a high level of psychiatric care and safety.

Inpatient admissions come through hospital emergency rooms or physicians, and are accepted 24 hours a day, every day. We also accept and provide assistance with involuntary admissions. Most private insurance, Medicare and Medi-Cal are accepted.

For more information about the Saint Francis inpatient behavioral health services, please call (415) 353-6230 or (888) 588-9998. If you or someone you love is in need of immediate assistance, call 911.

Saint Francis Emergency Room: (415) 353-6300

San Francisco County Psychiatric Emergency Services: (415) 206-8125 (24/7)

San Francisco Suicide Prevention Hotline: (415) 781-0500.