This Facility is Terrific. Dr's and staff combine expertise and a willingness to listen and discuss your needs. Also, the staff is very friendly and professional. Although, I would like to emphasize the dedication and knowledgeable of the Nurse Garo for his 100% dedication. He takes time with the patient to help and listen to his concerns. Highly recommend.
The Overall experience at the Facility was 5 STARS definitely!!
I worked at McLean for a little while and have to say that this place is truly a scam. The level of pretentiousness among staff is mind-blowing considering that nurses push a cart around to handout pills and then hide out in the staff-room where they gossip about patients. I saw patients that were overmedicated to the point that they could barley move around, and staff would simply walk by them unalarmed. There were patients that were leaving the facility (either being transferred or discharged) that were on a concoction of medication so strong that they were almost incoherent. Fellow staff even explicitly told me "What we do here is NOT therapy". There was a therapist in the addiction unit that talked to patient groups as if they were children (would do goofy icebreakers right before talking about severe trauma) and continuously threw around empty platitudes such as "You have to be strong" and "Do the hard work." that weren't backed by any tangible action. Didn't last long working here because of how this place seemed to profit so heavily on the mental health crisis in this country (and even exacerbate it through overmedication).
Megan(social worker) and Casey(RN)as well as all staff from McLean Hospital are the best at what they do. They are compassionate and caring individuals that made my stay at McLean hospital the best experience despite my mental health status at the time. I would highly recommend this hospital to family and friends.
My 7 day detox stay was perfect. The entire staff including nurses, doctors, assistants were always very attentive and very punctual with the care given. They check on you every hour 24/7 and make sure you're comfortable through your entire stay and don't miss any of the necessary meds.
The kitchen has a considerable amount of food/snacks for those late night cravings, and the meals are always freshly prepared.
My care in general was 5 stars and I'd recommend it for anyone who's in need of treatment. Mclean hospital will take good care of you
This is the only psychiatric hospital that genuinely helped me as a teenager and did not cause further trauma. They treated us all with absolute dignity and respect even if we were in a bad mental state. The night staff were also incredibly helpful and supportive. The male night staff especially were very aware of their effect on those of us with trauma and went out of their way to be careful.We had real classes so we had a sense of normalcy. Above all, my pronouns were respected.
If your LGBTQA+ child is struggling, this is a safe space to send them to.
A clown show with counterintuitive policies that make mental health worse for most patients. Destroys medication comes in with, claiming patient wasn't prescribed it when this it is easily verifiable that this is not the case. Changes to meds that work best for patient and that has been prescribed to patient without issues for years. Information from other McLean hospitals not communicated between teams. Important and crucial patient information given at admissions not communicated to inpatient team. If this is the best mental health facility in the Northeast, then the mental health community has a lot of reflecting to do and needs to make some drastic changes. Unless you have a gun to your head, don't ever consider going inpatient. They will treat you like a toddler and belittle you. Patients beware.
Spent a lot of time here. Not too bad. Way better than other places I have been to. However, I was overmedicated with Haldol, so that sucked. Other than that, not too shabby.
Last year, I took part in the Hill Center for Women residential program and I absolutely loved it. The staff members were so kind, the accommodations were nice, and everything about it was so comforting. I learned more about myself in those two weeks than I had during the many years of constantly changing therapists. I had lost the ability to properly care for myself during a deep depression, but as an overnight member, I, along with the other residents, worked on preparing meals, food shopping, dinner plans, and basic chores like washing the dishes. The women I met in this program were lovely, and I hope to find a wonderful community like this again some day. My whole outlook on life changed and I am in a much better place than I was before.
McLean Hospital is without a doubt, the most highly structured mental health hospital in the United States. The level of care offered here is unprecedented. The hospitals grounds are that of a university campus. With lots of buildings spread throughout a beautiful, peaceful plot of land that is relaxing, calming and full of nature. McLean Hospital's many buildings are very old, but the are magnificent architectural structures that are very well maintained. Inside the buildings are absolutely breathtaking and very clean. The staff is very friendly for the most part. I think there are staff there that may not be liked by some people, while praised by others. I have been a patient here multiple times over the last five years, or so. I've had very good experiences and interactions with staff, for the most part. In a few negative instances, it was usually my mental illnesses that blocked my communication with staff and it was my emotions that prevented a positive experience. McLean remains the oldest asylum still in operation, in the United States to date. They have the very latest, cutting edge therapies and techniques and all the brain scan imaging equipment available. McLean is also a field leader in psychiatric studies. Don't be imposed by the appearance of Mclean's brick, gothic-like buildings. The are impressive works of architecture and proof that McLean Hospital has certainly stood the test of time. It's a beautiful place and the atmosphere inside the buildings is warm and friendly. Great structured programs, attentive friendly staff and a very clean environment. Once again, voted number one psychiatric hospital in the US for many years, I say "Thank you McLean." Thank you for being there for me when I was truly desperate and needed your help. Thank you for keeping me alive giving me hope and teaching me that I get back from the program only what I was willing to contribute. As everything in life.
~Kristen
Shh! Ptsd? Don t raise your voice! And make sure you are worthy of being in their presence. No matter how hard you try, no matter how hard you ve worked on your trauma, it s probably not good enough. Unprofessional. And flat out told they do not offer support. Even when they are the ones delivering the triggering news. Save your emotional well being and run to another program. This one is clearly not for the ones who need it most.
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