Crystal Higgins

Review of Providence behavioral health h...

My son age (8) was admitted in December 2017. Our ...

My son age (8) was admitted in December 2017. Our personal experience seemed very brief. I visited everyday for 7 days. I called nightly to get updates. Thankfully he had his own room.
Care seemed so/so. I was only in contact with the Nurse Practicioner once! The social worker was great about setting up aftercare.
The staff seemed burnt out, which is given when they are picking up extra hours. Not a job to pick up extra hours especially doubles unless you are physically and mentally healthy yourself.
The outcome of our discharge was revisiting stimulants (prior increased aggression) they said he tolerated them well except he was pacing at our visits and making (lightly tapping fist to forehead) never has he ever did that. Common sense is that s not good tolerance.
Final thoughts...this was the closest inpatient mental health facility to us (40mins away) maybe staff has changed and they have improved but last case option if you ask me.