Do You Know Someone Struggling with their Mental Health?
If you have a family member or a friend in crisis, struggling with their mental health, consider having a discussion with them about Inpatient Mental Health Care treatment. Family and friends can make all the difference in a person’s life by providing information, support and guidance.
Please have them call BryLin at (716) 886-8200 or Contact Us Today!

Short-Term Inpatient Mental Health Care:
In some severe cases, mental health disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, and psychotic symptoms (hallucinations & delusions) can best be treated in an inpatient psychiatric environment. If you know someone who is suicidal or in emotional distress, call BryLin Hospital, a psychiatric hospital providing short-term, crisis stabilization for children, adolescents, and adults.
BryLin Hospital: Your Direct Path to Crisis Mental Health Care
Experience a seamless and timely transition to short-term inpatient mental health treatment. Bypass the lengthy waits and uncertainties associated with emergency room visits by directly contacting BryLin Hospital’s admissions department at (716) 886-8200 ext. 2264. Our dedicated team is ready to assist you and your loved ones.
- No physician referral needed.
- Avoid long waits in an emergency room.
- Speak confidentially with a licensed mental health professional who can help.
- We’ll check your insurance benefits for you.
*** IMPORTANT: PLEASE CALL (716) 886-8200 ext 2264 FIRST ***
We DO NOT have a psychiatric emergency room. We DO NOT provide emergency in-person psychiatric evaluations.
* Most insurances and Medicare accepted.
* Straight Medicaid is not accepted for ages 21-64
* Many managed Medicaid plans are accepted.
* You DO NOT need a physician referral.
Alternatives to a busy Emergency Room:
- BestResponse Intensive Crisis Center, operated by BestSelf Behavioral Health, is Western New York’s first-of-its-kind 24/7 crisis stabilization center. Located at 430 Niagara Street in Buffalo, NY, it provides immediate, walk-in support for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing mental health or substance use crises.
Contact: (716) 961-7400
Website: bestselfwny.org/bestresponse-intensive-crisis-center
- Spectrum Health’s C.A.R.E.S. team is available to provide support to families with children and teenagers in crisis. They are available to help, 24/7 by calling (716) 882-4357
Arrangements can be made for private payment and BryLin accepts most major credit cards.
*** Canadian patients seeking mental health care are welcome.
**See our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information on what you can expect and what you CAN and CAN NOT bring to the Hospital [LINK]
With HELP, There’s HOPE℠