May 21st, 2026

An ER for mental health: How access centers help patients in crisis

Name: An ER for mental health: How access centers help patients in crisis
Uploaded: 2026-05-21T23:04:34+00:00
Duration: 112.362
Description: When he was 78, Jerry Smith said a side effect from his heart medication sent him into a spiral he never expected. After a couple of trips to the emergency room, he found the Behavioral Health Access Center at McKay-Dee Hospital, where he met with mental health professionals and received a care plan tailored to him.

When he was 78, Jerry Smith said a side effect from his heart medication sent him into a spiral he never expected.

After a couple of trips to the emergency room, he found the Behavioral Health Access Center at McKay-Dee Hospital, where he met with mental health professionals and received a care plan tailored to him.