MENTAL ILLNESS ADMISSION
Admitting a loved one to a mental or behavioral facility can be an emotional and taxing process, which is why Peak Behavioral Health is dedicated to making the admissions process as seamless and simple as possible. Our group of Santa Teresa mental health professionals has years of experience with the entire process, from beginning to end, for each patient. We pride ourselves on being as welcoming, professional, courteous, friendly and helpful as possible.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:
- Males and females
- Adolescents, adults, geriatrics upon mental illness admission for Inpatient Programs
- Mental health disorder
- IQ of 70 or above
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR REFERRING PATIENTS:
- Most current psychiatric and psychological evaluations
- Their medical history
- The patient’s previous treatment history
- Psychiatric assessment and history and physical from acute hospitalization (if the client is currently in an acute setting)
IMPORTANT ITEMS TO BRING FOR ADMISSION:
Make certain to bring an insurance ID card and Social Security Card. Also bring any current medications, or prescriptions for current medications.
WHAT ITEMS CAN I BRING, AND WHAT ITEMS ARE NOT ALLOWED?
Some recommended items are tennis or running shoes, an extra pair of shoes and flip-flops. The patient also needs 3 of each of the following: shirts, pants, shorts and undergarments (drawstrings, shoelaces, underwires, etc. will need to be removed from items to be allowed on the units). No personal electronic devices are allowed, such as cell phones, handheld gaming devices or other personal electronics. Hygiene products are provided, and we do not allow perfume, cologne, makeup, hair dryers, curling irons or razors.
For more information regarding our mental health and behavioral health services, please contact us today.