What to Expect

Mental health treatment is not one-size-fits all and neither is the mental health admissions process. Our no-cost assessment will determine what level of care that you, your loved one or your patient will need in order to get the appropriate treatment for their specific needs.

Step One

The first step of admission, is to make the call to us or come in. One simple phone call can change your life. We are able to assess people 24 hour a day, seven days a week. We can answer any questions you may have and get started with the initial assessment in order to determine the right treatment for you or your loved one.

Step Two

Once you arrive to the hospital, we have a separate waiting area designated for children and one for adults. Shortly after arrival, patients are triaged and a no charge assessment is performed to determine the severity of their condition and ensure that they are medically stable enough to be treated at our facility. The results of the assessment will help us determine the appropriate program for the patient to attend. We will do everything possible to get you through this process as quickly as possible, but please be patient as wait times vary.

Step Three

Finally, if appropriate, you will be escorted to a unit to begin treatment and start to learn the tools necessary to live a happier, healthier life in recovery.

The CHANGE Model

Care

  • Assess your safety needs and stabilize crisis
  • Determine the level of care appropriate for your needs
  • Provide a comprehensive treatment plan
  • Pharmacological and/or behavioral interventions

Hope

  • Recognize you are not alone
  • Decide/Prepare to make a change
  • Receive education regarding your diagnosis and symptoms
  • Realize you are capable of producing a desired result

Action

  • Collaborate with family/support systems
  • Identify and access community resources
  • Learn to manage your medications

Navigate

  • Acquire coping skills for effective life-management
  • Embrace positive people in your life
  • Reevaluate unhealthy relationships
  • Implement positive changes in your daily routine

Growth

  • Welcome opportunities for change in your life
  • Seek solutions to specific life-stressors
  • Maximize your strength areas in tangible and meaningful ways

Engage

  • Set goals to prevent and manage regression toward old behaviors and thought processes
  • Finalize your safety plan; prepare for reintegration to the community
  • Embrace continued success

Admissions