Services

Crisis Appointments

Same-day and next-day appointments for urgent needs, with crisis-trained staff and rapid provider access.

Crisis Appointments provide rapid, immediate mental health intervention for individuals experiencing acute distress, severe emotional disruption, or urgent psychiatric symptoms. They serve as a crucial bridge between outpatient care and emergency room visits, offering immediate stabilization without requiring hospital admission.

Key Features of Urgent Access

Rapid Scheduling: Offers same-day or next-day availability to address urgent behavioral health needs as soon as a crisis arises.
Specialized Clinical Staff: Managed by crisis-trained psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed mental health counselors equipped to handle high-acuity situations.
Immediate Triage & Risk Assessment: Rapid evaluation of safety, suicidal or homicidal ideation, acute psychosis, or severe panic to determine the appropriate level of care.

Clinical Focus & Services Provided

Service ComponentClinical ObjectiveSafety PlanningDeveloping personalized, actionable safety plans to manage immediate triggers and prevent harm.Urgent PharmacotherapyShort-term medication stabilization, dose adjustments, or emergency prescription refills to manage severe symptoms.Crisis De-escalationUtilizing trauma-informed, grounding, and stabilization techniques to help lower acute emotional distress.Care CoordinationFacilitating seamless referrals to higher levels of care (e.g., Partial Hospitalization Programs, Intensive Outpatient Programs, or inpatient stabilization) if needed.

Appropriate Situations for Crisis Appointments

Rapidly worsening severe depression or overwhelming anxiety/panic.
Suicidal thoughts without immediate intent or plan to act.
Sudden trauma exposure or acute grief reactions.
Severe medication side effects or sudden discontinuation distress.
Early onset of psychotic symptoms or severe manic episodes.

Note: For immediate, life-threatening emergencies, active suicide attempts, or severe medical instability, individuals should go directly to the nearest hospital emergency room or contact emergency services (e.g., calling 988 in the US).

Providers for this service

Alberto Souza

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C

Alberto has been working as a Nurse Practitioner since April of 2013 and has a Master’s Degree in Family Practice and a Post Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health. He has worked in health care for over 14 years and now specializes in helping people with Mental Health Disorders and Substance Addiction. His genuine love for people and desire to continue to learn and improve has allowed him to experience a great deal of success as a provider, to establish a good rapport with patients and to develop lasting relationships with medical professionals in the Southern Utah area. Alberto is also fluent in 3 languages (English, Portuguese and Spanish) which allows him to better serve a more diverse population. Originally from Sao Paulo Brazil, Alberto moved to the U.S. as a teenager where he has had the opportunity to pursue his American Dream. Alberto lives in Southern Utah with his wife and 4 children and is a devoted family man. In his free time, Alberto enjoys time with his family, traveling, camping, biking, swimming and is an avid soccer fan. Alberto shares his love for soccer through coaching local youth teams in the community.

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Darice Chamberlain

APRN

Darcie Chamberlain is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with a background in family practice and a passion for helping individuals achieve better health and overall wellness. With experience providing family-centered healthcare, Darcie understands the importance of looking at the whole person and providing individualized, compassionate care. She is currently continuing her education in mental health medication management to further expand her knowledge and ability to support patients' mental health needs. Darcie is passionate about building meaningful relationships with her patients, creating a comfortable environment, and helping individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their healthcare journey. At Integrated Psych, Darcie is excited to bring her experience and dedication to our team while continuing to grow in the field of mental health and wellness.

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Hayden Christensen

APRN, PMHNP-BC

Hayden Christensen is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who is passionate about helping individuals improve their mental health and overall quality of life. Hayden provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions. His approach focuses on understanding each patient's unique needs, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing thoughtful medication management to support long-term mental wellness. He is dedicated to creating a comfortable, judgment-free environment where patients feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their mental health journey. At Integrated Psych, Hayden is excited to work alongside our team to provide comprehensive mental health services and help patients take meaningful steps toward feeling their best. Hayden welcomes patients seeking support for a variety of mental health concerns and is committed to helping each individual find a treatment approach that works for them.

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Questions about Crisis Appointments?

Call the clinic or send a self-referral and we will follow up.

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