Why Refer to Ascent Behavioral Hospital?
- 24/7 Availability: A mental health crisis can occur at any moment. Our services are available at any hour of the day, to provide immediate psychiatric care, ensuring teens receive professional care when they need it most.
- Experienced Team: Our team consists of highly skilled professionals dedicated to adolescent mental health care. This includes Psychiatrists, Doctors of Nursing Practice (DNPs), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). With psychiatric providers on-site, we ensure continuous oversight and personalized care for each patient.
- Secure Environment: We maintain the highest standards of safety for our patients. This includes 24/7 monitoring, individual safety checks every 15 minutes, and programming in a secure (locked) facility. Our treatment environment combines hospital-level security with a warm and therapeutic atmosphere to promote stabilization and healing.
- Evidence-Based Treatment: We utilize proven therapeutic modalities including DBT, CBT, EMDR, and insight-oriented therapy to address acute psychiatric care needs. Our specialized programming focuses on focuses on stabilization to prepare patients for a successful transition to their next level of care.
- Holistic Care: We believe in treating each patient as a whole, rather than focusing solely on their symptoms. Our treatment approach addresses the social, physical, and emotional dimensions of wellness. We develop targeted interventions that help patients build essential coping skills during their brief stay while laying the groundwork for long-term success.
- Family-Centered Approach: Parents play a vital role in their teen’s treatment process. They are invited to participate in a family therapy session (in person or virtual) with their teen during their stay with us. Parents are given updates about their child’s treatment progress, medication changes, and discharge planning. We ensure families are equipped with the resources and understanding needed to support their loved one's continued recovery journey.
Patient Care at Ascent Behavioral Hospital
Stabilization
Our primary goal is to provide immediate stabilization for our patients. Our on-site treatment team and psychiatrists collaborate to make individualized treatment plans that address the urgent mental health needs of each patient.
Therapeutic Interventions
During a patient's typically short-term stay, they are engaged in a structured therapeutic program to treat their immediate mental health needs. Our acute psychiatric care approach combines evidence-based treatments including DBT, CBT, EMDR, and insight-oriented therapy. Each patient receives individual attention from our multidisciplinary team, with treatment focusing on their most pressing needs while building essential coping skills.
Key components of our program include:
- Daily psychiatric evaluation and medication management
- Individual therapy sessions
- Family therapy
- Group therapy focusing on skill development
- Recreational therapy activities
Aftercare Planning
Discharge planning begins at admission to ensure a seamless transition to the next phase of treatment. Our therapists work as case managers, coordinating with families and community providers to develop comprehensive aftercare plans that may include:
- Ongoing medication management
- Outpatient therapy
- Partial hospitalization programs
- Day treatment options
- Community support resources
- Educational support recommendations
- Short term residential treatment center
- Long term residential treatment center
We maintain close communication with families throughout the treatment process, ensuring they are equipped with the resources and understanding needed to support their child's continued recovery journey after discharge.
Admission Criteria
At Ascent Behavioral Hospital, we specialize in helping adolescents who require immediate psychiatric stabilization. Our program is designed for individuals experiencing acute mental health symptoms and those in need of a higher level of care than outpatient services can provide.
We Treat:
- Major Depression
- Severe Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Acute grief and loss
- Suicidal ideation
- Self-harming behaviors
- Active psychosis
- And much more
Medical Clearance Requirements
Many of our patients will need to be medically cleared in an Emergency Room prior to admission. This ensures that any immediate medical concerns are addressed before beginning treatment. If a teen is experiencing a severe mental health crisis, including suicidal or homicidal ideation, active psychosis, or self-harming behaviors requiring medical attention, an ER visit may be necessary for stabilization before they can be admitted to our program. Our team can help guide families through this process to ensure a smooth transition into care.
Important Considerations
- We do not provide primary substance use treatment or detoxification services.
- Patients must be medically stable for acute psychiatric care
- All admissions require a professional referral or direct contact from family
- Walk-in admissions are not accepted
Our multidisciplinary team will review each referral to ensure our program aligns with the patient's needs and treatment goals. For questions about specific cases, please contact our admissions team directly at [phone number].
Insurance and Coverage
We believe in making mental healthcare accessible to those in need. Ascent Behavioral Hospital works with:
- All major insurance providers
- Medicaid
Our dedicated insurance team streamlines the process by:
- Providing rapid insurance verification
- Working directly with insurance providers to determine coverage
- Managing authorization requirements
- Coordinating with referring providers to ensure smooth transitions of care
- Handling all necessary documentation for coverage approval
Our team is available 24/7 to assist with insurance questions and verify coverage for your patient.
To facilitate a seamless referral process, please have the following information ready:
- Patient's insurance card
- Demographic information
- Relevant medical history
- Current medications
- Previous treatment history
- Any psychological testing or diagnoses
For immediate assistance with insurance verification or coverage questions, contact our admissions team at [insert phone number].
Prioritizing Your Teen's Well-being The First Steps
At Ascent Behavioral Hospital, we prioritize your teen's safety and well-being, starting with a smooth and thorough admissions process. Walk-ins are not accepted, and we strongly encourage parents to call us first. This initial step is crucial to ensure we understand your teen’s unique needs and can provide the appropriate support from the moment they arrive. When you call, our compassionate team will guide you through the process.
By calling first, you help us maintain a secure and structured environment, enabling us to focus on providing the highest level of care for every patient. Take the first step toward stabilization and healing today by giving us a call.
Helping Teens Navigate Mental Health Emergencies Support for Teens Facing Mental Health Challenges
At Ascent Behavioral Hospital, we understand the urgency of mental health crises and the critical role professionals play in ensuring adolescents receive timely, effective care. Our specialized acute psychiatric program is designed to provide immediate stabilization, evidence-based treatment, and comprehensive discharge planning for teens in crisis. Whether referring a patient or seeking collaboration, our team supports you every step of the way.