Behavioral Health Assessments in Midland, Texas
When symptoms are worsening and it is difficult to know what level of care is needed, an adult behavioral health assessment can provide a clearer starting point. PBBHC offers pre-admission behavioral health assessments focused on current symptoms, safety, functioning, medical considerations, and the most appropriate next step.
Available nowAdults age 18 and older. Call ahead when possible to confirm current access and capacity.
What the assessment looks at
The assessment focuses on what is happening now and what level of care can safely meet the person's needs. The clinician reviews the current crisis or change in functioning, immediate safety and risk factors, recent treatment, medications, relevant medical conditions, substance use when applicable, and available supports. The goal is to guide a clinical disposition — not simply to attach a diagnosis to a difficult experience.
What to bring when available
- Photo identification and insurance information
- A current medication list
- Recent treatment, discharge, or clinical records
- Contact information for established physicians, therapists, or other providers
- Any legal or referral documentation relevant to the current situation
Assessment does not guarantee admission
After the assessment, the recommended next step may be inpatient treatment, another PBBHC program when operational, outpatient or community follow-up, transfer to a medical setting, or another resource. Inpatient admission requires clinical appropriateness, medical stability, program eligibility and appropriate criteria, and capacity.
How assessment works
Call intake when possible
Call 432-293-0251 so the team can explain current access, what information to bring, and whether PBBHC can see the person at that time.
Share the immediate concern
Intake gathers a brief history of current symptoms, safety concerns, medical issues, medications, recent treatment, and the reason an assessment is being requested.
Complete the behavioral health assessment
A clinician evaluates the information needed to understand the current behavioral health needs and appropriate level of care.
Review the recommended next step
The team explains the clinical recommendation and, when appropriate, coordinates admission or referral. Assessment and admission are separate decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as a psychiatric evaluation?+
No. The public access service is a pre-admission behavioral health assessment. A formal psychiatric evaluation is completed by the psychiatric medical team after inpatient admission.
Do I need a referral?+
Adults may contact intake directly to ask about assessment access. Hospitals and healthcare professionals may also refer patients.
Does an assessment mean I will be admitted?+
No. Inpatient admission depends on clinical need, medical stability, program criteria, bed availability, and current capacity.
What if the situation is an emergency?+
For an immediate medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Call before you come when possible.
The intake team is available 24 hours a day to explain current assessment access and what information may be helpful to bring.