Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services

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Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services

We serve adolescents and adults suffering from mental illness and behavioral issues. A no-cost assessment is completed by a mental health professional.

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services is the only free-standing, full-service psychiatric hospital in the Birmingham area. Our campus-like setting provides an active, positive treatment environment for patients and their families. Drawing from a rich tradition in treating psychiatric illness for more than 80 years, Hill Crest remains on the cutting edge of new developments and offers a full continuum of care:

❖ Inpatient
❖ Residential
❖ Group Homes

Our behavioral health hospital serves adolescents and adults suffering from mental illness, emotional problems and behavioral issues. Admission is based on clinical need. The medical and administrative staff provides a compassionate attitude while delivering the highest quality of care and service. Hill Crest manages distinct programs in adolescent and adult psychiatry. We offer adolescent residential programs and intensive adolescent therapeutic group homes located in Jefferson County. Hill Crest also provides a 10-month school program allowing continuance of any educational curriculum. Our comprehensive range of inpatient services provides individual, group, family, occupational and recreational therapies. Physicians are on the medical staff of Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services. The facility shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. Model representations of real patients are shown. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911 or the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline at 988. Please visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other important disclaimers.

02/05/2026

Behind every patient is a team committed to compassion, safety, and recovery.

We're proud of our Hill Crest Staff.

02/04/2026

Did you know that CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a person’s chance of survival?

February is American Heart Month, take a minute to refresh your CPR knowledge because you never know when you could save a life.

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02/03/2026

In a mental health crisis, the ER isn't always the best first step. 📱

Hill Crest offers 24/7 psychiatric intake--no appointment needed.

Call us first. We'll help guide the next step.

01/30/2026

Shoutout to the Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services Daisy Award Winner for 2025, Tonjula Hill!

Tonjula, we are so proud of the compassion and excellence you bring to our team and your patients every day.

01/28/2026

January is National Blood Donor Month ❤️

A single donation can save multiple lives and strengthen the communities we serve. One hour. One donation. Multiple lives impacted.

#2026

01/26/2026

Trauma Informed Care recognizes the profound impact trauma can have on individuals and emphasizes creating a supportive, safe environment that promotes healing and resilience.

Our comprehensive network of subsidiary facilities collaborates to deliver Trauma Informed Care consistently across all levels of service – helping to ensure that every patient receives respectful, empathetic care tailored to their unique experiences.

Learn why Trauma Informed Care is essential in improving mental health, fostering trust, and enhancing recovery across diverse healthcare settings. Whether you're a healthcare provider, caregiver or someone interested in understanding trauma’s impact, this video shares insights into a care model that prioritizes dignity and healing.

Join us in advancing trauma-sensitive healthcare throughout our network.

Learn more by visiting us: https://hillcrestbhs.com/

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Empathy is a cornerstone of compassionate, Trauma Informed Care. By understanding and connecting with individuals' experiences, empathy helps create a safe, ...

01/23/2026

Call Us First.

When a teen is in mental health crisis, immediate support matters.

📞 205-833-9000.

01/22/2026

Welcoming the next generation of care.

Our Director of Development, Allinda, alongside new team members during orientation--setting the tone for compassion, collaboration, and service excellence from day one.

We are proud of the people who make Hill Crest a place of healing. 💙

01/21/2026

Post holiday blues are real.

Social withdraw, changes in sleep, and wight fluctuations can be signs it's time to check in with yourself or someone you love. Support matters, and you are not alone. 💙

01/20/2026

In a mental health crisis?

Skip the ER. Call Us First. Nearly 1 in 5 adults experience a mental health condition each year--and timely care matters.

Our 24/7 Intake Team is ready to help, right now.

📞 205-833-9000

01/19/2026

Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by standing firm in our commitment to equitable, compassionate mental health care.

01/16/2026

📈 Did you know?

More than 70% of teens have tried alcohol by age 18. Substance awareness isn't just a campaign--it's conversation, community, and care.

Address

6869 5th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL
35212

Telephone

+12058339000

Website

https://hillcrestbhs.com/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Yext

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