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Psychiatry & Behavioral Health

Whether the needs are for children, adolescents, or adults and range from behavioral health, and mental illness to substance abuse, Centra offers an integrated system of inpatient, outpatient, school-based, crisis and residential treatment programs.
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Our approach to care

If you or someone you love is struggling with behavioral and mental health issues, you should know that effective treatment is available for people of all ages. Appropriate treatment can minimize or eliminate symptoms—enabling you to function at a higher level and significantly enhance your quality of life.


Conditions we treat

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Addiction
  • ​​​​Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Other acute/chronic psychiatric conditions

Related Services

Psychiatric Outpatient Services

CMG Piedmont Psychiatric Center (PPC) provides comprehensive behavioral health outpatient psychiatric, therapeutic, and clinical services for patients of all ages.

Psychiatric Inpatient Services

Intensive short-term programs for all ages; children, adults, and geriatric adults who are in crisis - including depression, anxiety or in need of immediate stabilization.

Addiction & Recovery Services

We provide comprehensive support for individuals who want to reduce chemical dependency and regain control of their lives.

Neurodevelopmental Services

Neurodevelopmental Services is centered on supporting children and families facing developmental diagnosis through residential inpatient care, as well as outpatient care.

Where you can find us

We have a number of conveniently located facilities in your neighborhood. See all Locations

Meet our team

Centra's team of Caregivers is dedicated to providing the most advanced, personalized care.

Related News

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Centra has opened the new Piedmont Psychiatric Adult Urgent Care (PPAUC) to meet the growing demand for mental health resources in the region.

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Better understand depression with insights from Dr. Sibcy, a licensed clinical psychologist from Centra Piedmont Psychiatric Center.

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Centra, along with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, affiliates of Lifepoint Health, have begun construction on a new medical…

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