State Law requires voluntary admission pay an admission fee or have authorization from the County of Residence or some other governmental agency. Individuals are also encouraged to utilize community mental health centers which serve the county or local services if at all possible. Voluntary admissions are interviewed by an HSC medical professional who determines if the individual is appropriate for admission.
Patients have a right to be treated in the least restrictive environment.
Involuntary commitments are arranged through the local county states attorney or the chairman of the County Board of Mental Illness. State Law provides criteria used to determine whether someone may be committed to HSC and outlines the legal process involved. Community mental health centers must be contacted regarding all committed patients to determine if local services can be provided to prevent hospitalizations. Click here to return to the top of the page . The acute psychiatric program has a total bed capacity of 75.