Help! I think I need to go into the hospital for mental health/ suicidal needs.!

Help! I think I need to go into the hospital for mental health/ suicidal needs. Which hopsital in So Cal #1?

so cal / la area

I have neen to some that suck big time and would rather not. anyone have a good experience anywhere?

3 weeks ago
I have been in places covered in feces - I am not going randomly to some ER - i want to choose. PLEASE, does anyone know of a safe, helpful, kid place?

3 weeks ago
kind care ( not kid care )

I can see why you want to pick a place that's good, especially since you've been to some lousy hospitals. But it's not always that easy to just pick and choose, even if someone does recommend a really good one.

First of all, if you have insurance a lot depends on whether the hospital accepts your type of insurance. Not all hospitals accept all types of insurance and private hospitals are especially picky about this. If you don't have insurance then your choices are even more limited.

Secondly, with a lot of psychiatric hospitals (especially if it's private) a patient has to be admitted by a physician. In other words they can't just walk in and ask to be admitted. The exception is if you want to go to a hosptial that has a "mental health inpatient unit" which is a little different than a psychiatric hospital because these units are smaller and sometimes less specialized in their care. If you want to go to a hospital that has a mental health unit, then you can go into their E.R. and let them know how you're feeling so that you can get admitted.

What I'd suggest that you do is go to your local mental health center or your local hospital and talk to someone about what is going on. Tell them how you're feeling, your concerns and the bad experiences you've had in the past. This way, maybe the doctor, couselor or even a social worker can help you find a good place that is best for you. If you're feeling like harming yourself please do this right away. I wish you all the best and take good care of yourself.