Does anyone know of any mental health retreat centers?

Question

My dad tried to check himself into the mental hospital tonight. After eight hours they discharged him because he kept saying that he didn't want to hurt himself but that he was desperate and at the end of his rope. I am frustrated that they did this and now he is going to a hotel to "think about things". I am really proud of him for asking for help and am wondering if anyone knows of a mental health facility where he could go to get away for a few days and get some help. We live in Washington State but I'm sure he would travel if necessary. Thank you. I'm at a loss.

Answer 1

I'm not from the USA, so I couldn't tell you anything.

http://sharepoint.wadads.org/default.asp...

But a quick trip to that site should help, fo' sure.

Good luck, and hope there's some smooth sailing ahead.

Answer 2

First of all, you both deserve a pat on the back; you,  for being proud of your father, and your father for being brave and honest.  This kind of situation not always so easy to understand let alone handle.

I'm from the other side of the country, but after a little research I came up with the following places.  Most of them look promising.  At least it will get you off to a good start!

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Behavioral Medicine Northwest

925 E Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98102

206-720-6155



Comprehensive Mental Health Center

1201 S Proctor St Ste 1, Tacoma, WA 98405

253-396-5800

Comprehensive Mental Health Center

3834 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98405

253-396-5901



Comprehensive Mental Health Center

815 S Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98465

253-396-5930



Comprehensive Mental Health Center

514 S 13th St, Tacoma, WA 98402

253-396-5000



Comprehensive Mental Health Center

610 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

253-396-5230



Emerald

1050 140th Ave NE Ste G, Bellevue, WA 98005

425-641-2828



Everett Madison House

918 Madison St, Everett, WA 98203

425-355-8668



Fairfax Hospital

10200 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033

425-821-2000

www.fairfaxhospital.com



Harbor House

1930 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

206-624-7046

Highline-West Seattle Mental Health Center

2600 SW Holden St, Seattle, WA 98126

206-933-7000

Innerwave Center Pllc

125 Washington Ave, La Conner, WA 98257

360-466-1614



Kitsap Mental Health Services

5455 Almira Dr NE, Bremerton, WA 98311

360-373-5031



Lake Whatcom Residential & Treatment Center

609 N Shore Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226

360-676-6000



Northwest Mental Health

505 29th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002

253-931-1857



Pacific Institute of Mental Health

2150 N 107th St Ste 510, Seattle, WA 98133

206-363-7400

Seattle Mental Health

14270 NE 21st St, Bellevue, WA 98007

425-641-2999



Seattle Mental Health

1729 17th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

206-325-7717



Seattle Mental Health

1600 E Olive St, Seattle, WA 98122

206-726-0020

Sunrise Community Mental Health Agency

1101 S 2nd St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

360-336-3147



Valley Treatment Specialties

715 1/2 Elm St, Clarkston, WA 99403

509-758-1026

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I hope you & your dad can find a good place.  Inpatient mental health hospitals usually all have similar programs, but the doctors that staff them can vary wildly.  Make sure you & your dad know you have the right to leave any place that doesn't feel comfortable... But in the beginning it's probably best to stay with one place until he gets a little stability.

One final thing:  Many state hospitals and acute care hospitals that are sanctioned to accept involuntary admissions are looking to admit people who pose a threat to themselves (suicidal or otherwise). Places like these have their hands full, and many will not take patients who do not fit this criteria.  I've been refused admission for the very same reason, and it took me a while to understand that there's just not enough mental health care for everyone to go around.  This is probably what happened with your dad.  

But I have faith you'll find a good place for him, and once you do, it's going to get better.  It may be a long road, but it's going to get better.

-VL-