Admission Process & Criteria

The admissions process begins with a thorough assessment covering previous psychiatric treatment, current symptoms, medical history, social history, and family psychiatric history. The results determine whether a person meets our admissions criteria and, if they are admitted, are used to develop an individualized care plan. 

Upon your admission to the hospital, an intake staff member will check your vitals, and you will be asked to sign a variety of forms, such as the Consent to Treatment and Authorization for Release of Healthcare Information. Our team will explain these documents to you so that you understand the purpose and importance of why you are being asked to sign them. 

After fully completing the intake process, you will be taken on a tour of the unit and introduced to staff members. You will be assigned to a room on the basis of availability, need, and personal circumstances. Semiprivate rooms are shared by patients of the same sex. In your room, you will be introduced to your roommate by the nursing staff and shown where to store your belongings. 

Our staff will check all your personal belongings and explain if any items are unsafe. Any items that may pose a risk will be removed and placed in a storage area outside of our care areas for the duration of your stay. As you become acquainted with our staff, you will find that you can trust that they are here to help. You will not need any electronic devices, including cellphones, or money during your stay. Please allow a trusted friend or family member to keep items of value while you are at Coastal Pines Behavioral Health. 

We recommend that you bring the following: 

• Photo identification 

• Insurance cards 

• List of healthcare providers 

• List of medications you are taking, including supplements and over-the-counter medications 

• List of contact numbers (Cellphones are not allowed.) 

• A book or journal 

We suggest bringing the following types of clothing: 

• Five pairs of pants or shorts 

• Five shirts with no strings 

• Seven pairs of underwear 

• Two sweatshirts or sweaters with no strings 

• Three bras with no underwire 

• Seven pairs of socks 

• One pair of slippers 

• Two pairs of pajamas 

• One pair of shoes without laces 

• Two pairs of gym shorts or sweatpants 

Please note that clothing must be clean and in good repair (no holes or tears). All clothing must provide adequate coverage. We cannot allow patients to wear sagging pants, low-cut shirts, or anything that is too revealing. Make sure to bring weather-appropriate clothing because you will likely spend time outdoors. 

For your convenience and peace of mind, we provide all essential hygiene products. These items are securely stored for your safety and privacy until you need them. Please let your nurse or any staff member know what hygiene products you need during your stay. 

The following items are prohibited while receiving care at our hospital and should be left at home: 

• Hygiene products (We will provide all hygiene products.) 

• Glass items 

• Flat irons 

• Curling irons 

• Hair dryers 

• Anything that has a cord 

• Sharp items, including shaving razors, staples, and paper clips 

• Electronics, including cellphones, tablets, and laptops 

• Belts 

• Strings 

• Ties 

• Jewelry 

• Clothing with drug, alcohol, satanic, violent, gang-related, or sexually inappropriate themes 

Once we begin accepting patients, you can contact our hospital at any time, 24/7, to begin the admissions process or to learn more about our services. We look forward to serving our community and meeting the need for quality behavioral healthcare.