Highland Rivers Behavioral Health - Crisis Stabilization Unit at Polk

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health – Crisis Stabilization Unit at Polk provides immediate, around-the-clock support for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises in Cedartown, Georgia. This facility is part of a broader public safety-net system dedicated to serving residents across a 13-county region. With 24-hour walk-in access, the center ensures that individuals facing severe emotional distress, safety concerns, or rapidly escalating symptoms receive urgent evaluation and stabilization in a safe, structured environment. The program addresses a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and behavioral disturbances.

The Crisis Stabilization Unit is committed to accessibility and compassionate care. Services are available to adults, children, and adolescents, including those with limited income, Medicaid or Medicare coverage, veterans, and individuals who are uninsured. Highland Rivers Behavioral Health operates with a philosophy of empowerment and hope, ensuring that no one is denied services due to financial barriers. With evidence-informed stabilization methods, medication support, and coordinated planning for ongoing treatment, the facility provides essential mental health services that help individuals regain stability and safely transition back into their communities.