Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital

Name :

Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital

Address  :

P. O. Box 2907

Town  :

Anderson

State  :

South Carolina

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

29621

Phone  :

864 231 2673

Web URL  :


Description

Mission amp Vision
MISSION
Patrick B Harris Psychiatric Hospital HPH a facility of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health SCDMH provides intensive shortterm inpatient diagnosis and treatment for mental illness to the citizens of thirteen counties of upstate South Carolina We utilize a multidiscipline team approach for treatment planning implementation coordination of total care and continuity of aftercare These services are provided with the least amount of patient restriction and maximum opportunities for each persons recovery

VISION
Harris Hospital will become recognized regionally and eventually nationally as a center of excellence in the provision of mental health services Among the mental health centers it serves it will be recognized as a steadfast partner in patient recovery and a reliable support in fulfilling the goals set for them by the agency

For patients and families Harris Hospital will continue to enhance its reputation for quality care compassionately and courteously given to patients and families in crisis For staff Harris Hospital will be known as an organization that values its employees and their contributions to the organization
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