Enterprise Information System
The Evergreen System Modernization Project is live and EIS is to be used only as reference. EIS has been placed into read-only mode. The data in EIS is only accurate as of February 15, 2024.
Open Positions at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center
The Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Notice of Privacy Practices
Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF)
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION.
PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
Treatment & Services
Authorization for Release of Information (PDF)
Outpatient Services
DDPC provides outpatient services to a specialized population whose needs cannot otherwise be met by community services providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get my own room?
Most of our rooms in the main building are set up to accommodate two people. All the rooms in the gero-psychiatric unit are single occupancy. You will have your own bed, chair, and shelves for personal items. DDPC always strives to keep everyone safe. You will not be put in a room with anyone that would compromise your safety or harm you.
Can I smoke?
No, DDPC is a tobacco-free campus. You can’t smoke on the campus or any time you are off grounds with a DDPC staff member.
What to Expect
What to Expect When you Arrive
When you arrive at DDPC a nurse and social worker will greet you at the entrance.
Patient Information
What to Expect When you Arrive
When you arrive at DDPC admission staff will be there to greet you.
You may have your family, guardian, or significant person in your life accompany you or meet you at DDPC if you wish. Some people find this helpful in decreasing the anxiety they may be experiencing about the transfer to DDPC.
Accreditation
Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC) is proud to be accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), whose seal of approved is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality.