Psychiatric Emergency Center
Now open and serving patients!
1652 May Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104
The only dedicated psychiatric emergency center in Tarrant County, expanding access and providing compassionate care for individuals experiencing mental health crises.
Project Overview
This new free-standing Psychiatric Emergency Center (PEC) offers expanded space, improved accessibility, and a modern, therapeutic design that reflects the dignity and care every patient deserves. The PEC strengthens JPS’s commitment to behavioral health by providing immediate assessment, stabilization, and treatment in an environment built to serve the more than two million people who call Tarrant County home.
Impact Highlights
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Expands access with a free-standing facility that more than doubles the space of the former 10th-floor unit.
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Transforms the patient experience with a therapeutic, calming design that fosters dignity and healing.
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Provides timely crisis care, connecting patients to specialized treatment faster.
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Supports providers and first responders with a dedicated destination for behavioral health emergencies.
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Strengthens JPS’s role in behavioral health research, training, and innovation, preparing future leaders in the field.
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Improves outcomes for the community, ensuring individuals in crisis receive care that promotes recovery and stability.
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Learn more about JPS Health Network’s Behavioral Health services here.
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Click above to watch a timelapse video of the PEC construction project.
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