Atrium Health Behavioral Health

Atrium Health Behavioral Health in Charlotte is a comprehensive provider of mental health services, offering a wide range of inpatient, outpatient, and crisis treatment programs. One of their facilities is a dedicated psychiatric emergency department, open 24/7, where patients can receive immediate attention. One of the physicians at this facility, Dr. Madlena Rush, is highly regarded by her patients for her knowledge, intelligence, and kind demeanor. She is described as being attentive and able to quickly engage with her patients, building trust. In one instance, a patient arrived at the hospital in a state of crisis, having planned to take their own life. The staff at Atrium Health Behavioral Health, from the CNA's to the front desk staff, were described as being kind and caring. The patient received a medication adjustment and was helped to get on the waiting list for additional treatment at Hopeway in Charlotte. Thanks to the care and assistance received at the hospital, the patient was able to turn their life around and is now a full-time employee with a family, and plans to attend nursing school to become a nurse in a behavioral health setting. The facility has also helped patients who have experienced homelessness, providing them with the medical care and support they needed to get back on their feet. They have a history of helping those in need, regardless of their circumstances, and are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective mental health care.