Discharge Planning and Referrals
Our goal at Enloe Behavioral Health is to assist people with managing
their mental illness by teaching them to recognize triggers, to
understand the importance of properly managing medications and to
begin the process of dealing with day-to-day life with a mental
illness.
Social worker assesses needs
Therefore, as soon as a patient is admitted to our unit, the process
of discharge planning begins. A social worker meets with patients
to determine their individual needs upon discharge. Often this includes
assisting in finding a therapist and a psychiatrist they can work
with after discharge. The social worker communicates with a patient's
insurance company to find providers within his or her network.
Connecting with outside resources
The social worker also talks with patients to determine needs that
aren't being met outside the hospital. We make connections with
outside resources such as support and social groups, parenting classes,
places of worship and government and county resources, depending
on the patient's wishes. Everyone has many levels of functioning
including their physical, emotional, spiritual and social selves.
We believe in working with the patient as a whole person, not just
someone with mental illness.
Free groups after check out
Enloe Behavioral Health also provides free groups to our patients
after they check out of the hospital. This includes a transitional
care group to assist in the move from hospitalization back to home
life. Here, all former patients are welcome to talk about this transition
and to socialize with others who are experiencing similar issues.
We also offer Emotions Anonymous, a member-run 12-step program for
working through emotional issues. It is open to former patients
and their family members, and can provide a safe place to heal and
grow as a couple, family or individual. For more information,
please call 530.332.5250.
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