Our inpatient care program provides a stable place for people with serious mental health needs. Our highly structured, secure setting promotes safety and well-being while offering a warm and comforting environment. Each patient is assigned a psychiatrist who leads a collaborative team in providing treatment while at West Pines, and help plan for your future.

• 24-hour nursing care
• Medication management
• Daily education and therapy groups led by experienced clinicians
• Positive regard and compassionate care

Patients are admitted directly from an emergency department or as a step up from a less restrictive level of care. Patients receive a complete psychiatric evaluation and medical exam to determine diagnostic information and psychiatric treatment options. Prior to admission patients are evaluated to determine the most appropriate level of care to meet their needs. 

How can I get help for someone who does not want treatment?

If you are concerned about the well-being of a family member or friend, you may contact your local police department and request they conduct a welfare check. This can be a difficult call to make, but if it ensures that a person in crisis receives the help they need, it is the right thing to do.

The following people may authorize an involuntary admission for psychiatric care by placing an individual on an M – 1 or 27 – 65 (commonly referred to as a mental health hold):

• Police
• Physician (M.D.)
• Licensed Psychologist
• Registered Nurse (R.N.)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist with special training
• Licensed Addiction Counselor
• National Park Ranger
• A family member can go to probate court to ask for a hold

A mental health hold allows a patient to be held involuntarily for up to 72 hours for evaluation and treatment. The hold may be revoked at any time during this time frame if the patient is no longer considered to be gravely disabled or a danger to themselves and others.