re: Behavioral Health - Inpatient center?

Yes he takes his medication. The public facility upped his dosage by a lot and he was having adverse reactions, so his regular therapist backed him back down.

I'm not sure if he would voluntarily go, but if it was that or back to the public system if we called 911, I think he would.

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2. Today - Cut himself on the wrists, but not deeply. Said he wanted to but didn't.

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Probably would've called 911 right here.

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So he's currently receiving treatment from a public facility that you don't trust?

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He has a therapist and a psychiatrist, privately. That's why the public system let him out so quickly.

Don't want to call the therapist or psychiatrist today in regards to this incident because they will have to report it and then he's back in the public system. Make sense?

I appreciate that, Pwejr. Thank you.

I was really hoping someone has had some experience with a facility near by and could provide feedback on quality of care.

Sounds like maybe he's bipolar? Get him help because chances are it will only get worse. I hope you're able to find him the help he needs, mental illness is serious bidness.

I was asking because I'm pretty sure if you're older than 18 you can't force him to go to a private facility. In that case it's best to go through the public system to get him stable then go the private route.

I def would not take any chances and would have him admitted again. I would def let the therapist know that his medication seems to not be working. If the therapist thinks he only has depression then I would seek a second opinion. It would be best to document every strange behavior demonstrated by your family member. I would then give that info to his therapist and each facility he goes too. It can help them properly diagnose him

If he/she is actually harming themselves then chances are admitting them into your local hospital would he my immediate recommendation. From there, the hospital can look into a behavior center that would be more long time suited. I live in North Alabama, but I have also worked in hospitals before and there's typically always a behavioral unit to the hospital. At least there they can unsure safety and care

I don't know exactly how it works with adults, but it's probably similar as minors, which i have had experience with. If you take them to OLOL the Cope team will evaluate him immediately and admit him if they deem him to be an immediate threat to himself or others. He'll be released though as soon as they feel he is no longer a threat AT THAT MOMENT. Problem is, he could be a threat 2 hours later, then you're back to square one.

A private facility would be best, but as you've found, they're hard to locate and most don't take insurance. I think there's a place in Covington, Alexandria, and Shreveport if I'm not mistaken. He would get first available bed, wherever that may be.

Mental health treatment in this country is a joke, unless you have lots of money and a good referral. Good luck. I would at least have a couple of people taking shifts to watch him until you find something.

You can have them involuntarily committed. Private typically requires them to be willing. If he's not, it's public. Best of luck.

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It's okay if he has to go back through the public system. At least he is safe.

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He's right. You already know it'll probably be worthless, but at least it buys you another couple days to find something worthwhile. He's not going to kill himself in a hospital. You can try to watch him, but eventually you have to sleep. The worst thing is trying to find a place spur of the moment, like you're doing, knowing that time is crucial.