Mental Health Crisis

[Anonymous]

Hi , what hospital do you recommend within DC for a friends adult daughter who is going through a mental health crisis. At this point thinking of a hospital that may provide inpatient long stay . Thanks for any support.

[Anonymous]

There generally isn't insurance coverage for an "inpatient long stay," so that would typically be covered out of pocket. And that's assuming you can find a spot open, which is less likely than not.

I hope this all comes together easily, but I think you and your friend need to be ready not to be able to exert nearly this much control over what happens. It's often a mad scramble praying you can get something that is much less than what you need -- but if it's private pay out of pocket (without insurance), there are more options.

[Anonymous]

If it’s a crisis, you should be looking at the nearest ER. If you’re looking for a long stay inpatient care that isn’t predicated on a crisis, you’re probably looking for residential treatment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If it’s a crisis, you should be looking at the nearest ER. If you’re looking for a long stay inpatient care that isn’t predicated on a crisis, you’re probably looking for residential treatment.

IDK the DC psych ER units, but if me, I would opt for the "best" hospital. I've been in a county with only one hospital and only one psych ER unit and it can be grueling to have your loved one in there, especially if they are young.

[Anonymous]

ER. They will transfer to a psych facility.

Long term really doesn't exist. At best the person might get 21-30 days to stabilize.

[Anonymous]

My husband has done two weeks (two occasions) at Sibley and it's good as these things go. I heard it called "the Ritz Carlton of psych wards" by a patient once.

[Anonymous]

Go to a suburban ER (VA or MD).

[Anonymous]

Go directly to Shepard Pratt in Baltimore.

Some of you shouldn't comment if you don't know what you're talking about. If they have to be transported by police/ambulance, then by all means do closest ER. But if they're able to stay safe for a car ride, go only to a hospital that ALREADY HAS a psych unit. SP is one of the best locally.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If it’s a crisis, you should be looking at the nearest ER. If you’re looking for a long stay inpatient care that isn’t predicated on a crisis, you’re probably looking for residential treatment.

Don't do this. That's how you end up at PIW, which, believe me, is NOT where you want a loved one to end up.

[Anonymous]

My adult son when to the ER at Shady Grove Adventist. They kept him for ten days, and then transitioned to a good outpatient schedule. All covered by my insurance (Cinga).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If it’s a crisis, you should be looking at the nearest ER. If you’re looking for a long stay inpatient care that isn’t predicated on a crisis, you’re probably looking for residential treatment.

Don't do this. That's how you end up at PIW, which, believe me, is NOT where you want a loved one to end up.

what is PIW?

[Anonymous]

Psychiatric institute of Washington.

If it's a life and death situation, go to the ER and take a piw slot or wherever you can get a bed. Or Cpep by stadium armory.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If it’s a crisis, you should be looking at the nearest ER. If you’re looking for a long stay inpatient care that isn’t predicated on a crisis, you’re probably looking for residential treatment.

Don't do this. That's how you end up at PIW, which, believe me, is NOT where you want a loved one to end up.

what is PIW?

So do NOT go to PIW? Is that correct?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If it’s a crisis, you should be looking at the nearest ER. If you’re looking for a long stay inpatient care that isn’t predicated on a crisis, you’re probably looking for residential treatment.

Don't do this. That's how you end up at PIW, which, believe me, is NOT where you want a loved one to end up.

what is PIW?

So do NOT go to PIW? Is that correct?

Correct.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If it’s a crisis, you should be looking at the nearest ER. If you’re looking for a long stay inpatient care that isn’t predicated on a crisis, you’re probably looking for residential treatment.

Don't do this. That's how you end up at PIW, which, believe me, is NOT where you want a loved one to end up.

what is PIW?

So do NOT go to PIW? Is that correct?

Correct.

Thanks. I hate to say this, but my inclination is to go to Sibley, the "best" hospital in DC and work it out from there. Sadly all hospitals are not equal and I would want my loved one (having BTDT but not in DC) to be in a setting where there would be optimal visitation if DC wanted us there and where we would be able to figure out the next move.