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I need help for a psychiatric emergency

The Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC), located within Akron Children’s Hospital Emergency Department, is the evaluation center for psychiatric risk assessments. PIRC provides evaluations and referrals to mental health services. PIRC mental health therapists provide patients with a reliable, professional triage and assessment.

Anyone with mental health questions is encouraged to contact PIRC 330-543-7472. PIRC is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. PIRC will work collaboratively with the family to develop a plan that addresses the immediate psychiatric concern.

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