East Mississippi State Hospital Chemical Dependency Unit

About East Mississippi State Hospital Chemical Dependency Unit

The vision of EMSH’s consolidated behavioral health programs (North Mississippi State Hospital, South Mississippi State Hospital, and Central Mississippi Residential Center) is to be a leader in partnering with a coordinated network of recovery-oriented community based services and supports that is person-centered and builds on the strengths and resilience of consumers, families, and communities to achieve improved health, wellness, and quality of life for those with mental disorders in the State of Mississippi.

Inpatient Services

24-hour a day, 7 days a week, short term, intensive inpatient treatment to Individuals Receiving Services(IRS) admitted from one of any mental health regions in the hospital catchment area.

Comprised of 3 phases-

1. Observation & stabilization.

2. Therapy processes & dual diagnosis.

3. Discharge planning & community awareness.

Division of Community Services

Provides a continuum of programs to educate and assist adult psychiatric IRS to function more independent in the community. This division includes the following programs:

Kemper County Group Homes:

Provides supervised living in home-like settings. Emphasis is placed on interdependency and residents enjoy the recreational and leisure activities of the community and have the support of staff to improve their daily living and psychosocial skills.

*Kemper County Group Home does not accept group home residents that are not already receiving treatment from EMSH.

Detox Service Setting

Hospital Detox

Hospital detoxification allows you to withdraw from drugs or alcohol in a hospital setting. It’s ideal for people with severe withdrawal symptoms or complex medical needs. You’ll receive constant monitoring, emergency care if needed and FDA approved prescription medications.