From Crisis to Stability Adolescent Behavioral Health Care
Understanding the Challenges
At Ascent Behavioral Hospital, we recognize the important work that residential treatment centers do and the vital role they play in treating teens who are struggling with their mental health. When a mental health crisis occurs at a residential treatment center, it is necessary to have immediate resources to turn to.
When a resident experiences a mental health crisis, especially one that poses a threat to themselves or others, immediate intervention can prevent escalation and support their journey toward stability. Residential treatment centers often need additional support during these critical moments to provide the highest level of care while maintaining their core therapeutic programming.
We understand that crises require specialized resources that may extend beyond a residential treatment center’s standard capabilities. Our mental health hospital provides the focused, intensive care needed during these critical periods, working collaboratively with RTCs to ensure their residents receive appropriate stabilization while maintaining continuity of care.
Collaborative Partnership
At Ascent Behavioral Hospital, we prioritize collaboration and open communication with Residential Treatment Centers. We work closely with RTC staff and educational consultants to ensure a smooth transition from our mental health hospital to their treatment center. All relevant parties will be updated regularly on the patient’s progress and our treatment process. Our team will also help with discharge planning and aftercare coordination, ensuring that the student has the necessary support for continued success. Our goal is to stabilize your student and provide them with the tools they need to return to their RTC with greater resilience and readiness.
Signs a Teen May Need Acute Psychiatric Care:
During a teen’s stay at a residential treatment center, certain psychological and behavioral changes could indicate the need for more intensive care. Knowing what warning signs to look for is crucial to ensure timely intervention and appropriate treatment.
Immediate psychiatric evaluation and possible treatment at a mental health hospital may be needed when a teen exhibits:
- Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
- Homicidal ideation
- Severe self-harming behaviors
- Active psychosis
- Severe and uncontrollable aggression
- Rapid mental health deterioration that significantly disrupts treatment progress within the RTC
Early recognition of these signs allows for prompt intervention, potentially preventing further escalation and supporting better outcomes for the teen's overall treatment journey.
Why Refer to Ascent Behavioral Health:
When a resident needs acute psychiatric care, Ascent Behavioral Hospital provides specialized support for adolescents and their needs. Our mental health hospital delivers expert intervention while maintaining clear communication with referring facilities.
- Immediate Psychiatric Care for Teens – Regardless of Location: Ascent Behavioral Health offers specialized psychiatric care designed specifically for adolescents. Unlike many in-state psychiatric hospitals that prioritize local patients, we provide timely access to expert intervention for teens, regardless of their location. This ensures a smoother transition back to their residential treatment center (RTC) and minimizes disruptions to their ongoing care."
- Specialized Psychiatric Care: Our hospital is equipped to provide acute psychiatric care to adolescents in a mental health crisis. We combine medical expertise and a therapeutic environment that makes teens feel safe and supported during this difficult time. Our dedicated psychiatric team understands the complexities of adolescent mental health and provides personalized care tailored to each patient's needs.
- Immediate Response When It Matters Most: Our facility operates 24/7 with an on-call psychiatric team available for immediate consultation. We recognize that timing is crucial in crises and we prioritize rapid response to ensure the safety and well-being of referred patients.
- Efficient Admission Process: Our admissions process for RTC partners is streamlined to ensure a smooth transition for their residents. Our intake team will gather the necessary information while minimizing disruption to your facility’s operations. We handle insurance verification and clinical assessment promptly to ease the admissions process when time is critical.
- Partnership Approach: We aim to work with RTCs to treat the patient. We will maintain an open line of communication with the RTC while their student is with us.
- Focus on Stabilization and Return: The main goal of treatment at our mental health hospital is to stabilize acute psychiatric symptoms. When we treat patients who are coming from an RTC, in addition to stabilization, we want to provide them with the tools needed for a smooth transition back to the RTC to continue their care.
- Expert Clinical Team: Our team consists of medical professionals such as RNs, psychiatrists, DNPs, APRNs, CNAs, and EMTs. Our clinical staff specializes in managing complex mental health challenges specific to teens. This expertise allows us to provide targeted interventions that support successful stabilization and reintegration into the RTC setting.
- Comforting Environment: At Ascent Behavioral Hospital, we value an environment where patients can feel nurtured and less like they are in a cold and sterile hospital. The patients we treat are already experiencing a lot of emotional and mental turmoil, so making our facility feel warm and welcoming helps them feel safe.
Benefits for Residential Treatment Center's (RTCs)
Ascent Behavioral Health prioritizes the needs of adolescents experiencing mental health emergencies. Unlike some in-state psychiatric hospitals that may prioritize local patients and often have long wait times, we offer immediate access to expert psychiatric care for teens, regardless of location. Our focus is on providing timely intervention, stabilization, and a smooth transition back to their residential treatment center (RTC), so they can continue their journey to recovery. Overall it is a better alternative to local hospital stay and we are willing to work with you to provide best practice for the student and their family.
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.