A specialized approach to mental health crisis care at HUP-Cedar in Southwest Philadelphia

Penn Medicine’s crisis response center at HUP-Cedar Avenue provides 24/7 walk-in psychiatric assessment, stabilization, and connection to ongoing support services. The facility diverts patients from traditional emergency departments and has expanded access to psychiatric services in West and Southwest Philadelphia since opening three years ago. The model emphasizes therapeutic design, community connections, and dignified care during acute psychiatric crises.