Our short-term, hospital-based programs are provided in a 28-bed unit specifically designed to care for adults ages 18 and older in a safe and healing environment to help them begin their journey to recovery.
Inpatient Admissions
Admission to inpatient care is voluntary or involuntary. Voluntary admission occurs when a patient recognizes the need for help and chooses to seek treatment. Involuntary admission is initiated when a patient is deemed unable to make safe decisions for themselves, often due to a behavioral health crisis, and is admitted for their own safety.
Moore Regional Hospital accepts referrals from emergency departments outside of the FirstHealth system. Our dedicated team coordinates closely with referring facilities to manage transitions smoothly and maintain continuity of care. Fax referrals to (910) 715-7058. Please include medical records.
On average, inpatient care lasts three to five days. Once a patient is in stable condition, they are typically transitioned to the next appropriate level of care.
Adult Inpatient Services Include
- Psychiatric treatment
- Substance abuse treatment
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Medical management of alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal
Expert Team of Caring Providers
The Inpatient Behavioral Health unit at Moore Regional is staffed by a dedicated team of psychiatrists, nurses and social workers who specialize in behavioral health and addiction medicine. This multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide comprehensive care to meet each patient’s unique needs.
Jason Jerry, M.D., board certified psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist, serves as medical director of behavioral health services at FirstHealth.He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio at Toledo and completed his internship and residency at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Medical Center in general psychiatry. He is board certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine.
Adam Hunzeker, M.D., is a board certified psychiatrist. He earned his medical degree from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and completed an internship and residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Eugene Kim, M.D., earned his medical degree from Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. He completed an internship and residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and went on to complete a fellowship in addiction psychiatry at the University of Hawaii. Dr. Kim is board certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine.
Antonio C. Patterson, M.A., earned his master of arts degree from Webster University in Counseling. Patterson is a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate with more than 15 years of mental health and substance abuse counseling experience.
Kenya Smith, BSW, MHSA earned a bachelor of social work from the University of North Carolina Pembroke and a master in health services administration from Strayer University. Smith will finish the MSW program in August 2024 from Walden University with plans to pursue LCSW. Smith brings 19 years of social work experience. She has worked in nursing homes, home health, outpatient and hospital care with dual-diagnosis patients coordinating services to meet medical, mental and substance use disorder needs.
Monicka Jones, MSW, LCSWA serves as social service manager for Inpatient Behavioral Health Services at FirstHealth. She earned her master of social work degree from Our Lady of the Lake University of San Antonio. Jones has been with FirstHealth since October 2022,
I-Asia Reaves, CADC, serves as the substance abuse counselor, IVC coordinator and discharge planner for FirstHealth Inpatient Behavioral services. She earned her bachelor of arts in psychology with a concentration in addiction from Southern New Hampshire University. Reaves has been with FirstHealth for 10 years.
