Coastal Psychiatric Urgent Care

Coastal Psychiatric Urgent Care is a psychiatrist in Melbourne, FL, providing immediate psychiatric care for individuals age 5 and up who need help during a mental health crisis or require urgent follow-up. The clinic serves residents across Brevard County, offering walk-in visits and same-day appointments, no future scheduling available, with services available both in person and via telemedicine for Florida residents. Patients can access care for psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and referrals, including support for substance use concerns. The clinic accepts multiple insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, AvMed, Florida Blue, Humana, Optum, and Florida Medicaid Gold Card. It is recognized for reducing the need for hospitalization or incarceration by offering timely, accessible treatment.

The clinic was founded by Dr. Jessica Karle, a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in crisis intervention and mental health diagnostics, and Stephen Karle, a former U.S. Coast Guard veteran and operations leader. Together, they created a model focused on timely, high-quality psychiatric care to prevent adverse outcomes. The practice emphasizes immediate access to treatment, with the goal of stabilizing individuals quickly and connecting them to longer-term care when needed. Services are available on weekdays and Saturdays, with extended hours planned for the future. The team supports clients regardless of whether their need is urgent, and many continue care with the clinic for ongoing medication management.

Located on Valentine Street in Melbourne, the clinic sits just 0.2 miles from Holmes Regional Medical Center and is within a short distance of Melbourne High School, the Private School of Progressive Education, the Liberty Bell Memorial Museum, and Melbourne Military Memorial Park. It is also near South Babcock Street, a local road serving the area.

The clinic is known for filling a critical gap in Brevard County’s mental health infrastructure by offering same-day psychiatric care without requiring a referral. Its ability to serve patients quickly and effectively helps reduce strain on emergency services and supports community well-being.