The Della Martin Center at Huntington Hospital provides mental health services to patients and their families. The Center's services include diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of adult patients with psychiatric disorders. Combining a state-of-the-art facility with a spacious outdoor recreational area, the 42,000-square-foot Della Martin Center includes a therapeutic recreational and conditioning center, 54 inpatient beds, and semi-private rooms with baths. As a service of Huntington Hospital, the Della Martin Center offers patients access to all the resources of the San Gabriel Valley's most respected name in healthcare. The immediate availability of superior comprehensive healthcare, combined with the confidentiality and comfort of our modern psychiatric facilities, make the Della Martin Center the program of choice for psychiatric care in our region.

Access Center

The patient-friendly Access Center is the entry point for services at the Della Martin Center. Through the Access Center, patients receive a confidential assessment, as well as physician, other mental health professional and/or community referral. They are also acquainted with the Della Martin Center's facilities and range of services. Following thorough and thoughtful assessment, each patient's treatment program is carefully structured according to his or her unique needs. In addition, all Della Martin Center programs emphasize the involvement of both the patient and family in the treatment process.

Programs

Psychiatric Acute Treatment Program
The Psychiatric Acute Treatment Program provides a secure environment for the rapid diagnosis and treatment of adults who suffer from severe psychiatric disturbances. The program emphasizes crisis intervention, patient stabilization, acute therapy and medication management. Following the initial intervention period, the patient may be discharged to home, outpatient care or a less restrictive care setting. When appropriate, families are encouraged to participate in the patient' s treatment.

Psychiatric Inpatient Program
The Psychiatric Inpatient Program provides intensive psychiatric care to voluntary adult patients with acute psychiatric disorders, such as major depression, bipolar illness or schizophrenia. Patients are immersed in intensive daily treatment, with the goal of returning them to the familiar surroundings of home as quickly as possible. Therapeutic activities focus on issues of self awareness, family matters, social skills and personal problem solving.

Geriatric Psychiatric Medical Program
The Geriatric Psychiatric Medical Program is a specialized program for adults over 55 years of age and/or for patients who have a psychiatric disorder complicated by medical condition or illness. The program' s age-specific treatment plan utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, in which patient and family input plays an important role. The program's integrative approach, which involves specially trained clinical staff and patient care coordinators, yields higher quality care and improved clinical outcomes. An important education component ensures that patients and families properly understand and manage any needed course of treatment.

The Outpatient Psychiatric Services
At DMC will provide pre-admission screening, observation, and treatment for the psychiatric patient experiencing moderate to severe symptoms which prevent the client from being able to care for himself/herself and function appropriately in the community setting. This care is provided in an environment that respects the client and supports his/her strengths and identified goals. Adults 18 years of age and older who are experiencing mild to acute psychiatric symptoms. Clients may be admitted on a voluntary basis on their own consent or consented by an LPS Conservator. Clients are provided multidisciplinary assessment and Individualized Treatment Planning under the supervision of a Board Certified Psychiatrist. Services are provided by licensed therapists and nurses. Office: (626) 397-2329 or (626) 397-2333. 8:00-6:30, 5 days per week, Monday-Friday.

The DMC at Services ECT
will provide medical-legal process, observation, and treatment for the psychiatric patient experiencing moderate to severe symptoms which are resistant or non-responsive to medication therapies. This care is provided in an environment that respects the client and supports his/her strengths and identified goals. The patient is included in the decision making process of determining his/her individual treatment course. The patient’s needs will be assessed and re-assessed by a treatment team including physicians, skilled psychiatric nurses and Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurses. Patient education and awareness of patients’ rights will be an essential part of the treatment process. Every effort will be made to empower the patient with education and knowledge to enable them to make decisions regarding his/her treatment and rights.

Office: (626) 397-2331 or (626) 397-2333
8:00-6:30, 5 days per week, Monday-Friday.

Treatments on  Monday, Wednesday and Friday