ADULT TREATMENT
Admissions
Some problems may have been building for years...we can assess them in hours. Our intake team provides a comprehensive assessment at no charge. The goal of this assessment is to
provide the patient and /or referring parties with comprehensive conclusions and recommendations for treatment. A member of our intake team is easy to access and available 24
hours per day, seven days a week. Simply call for an appointment, walk in, or obtain a referral from a health care professional. Each individualized assessment is designed to
explore particular issues, including:
- Alcohol and other Drug Dependency
- Psychiatric Disorders such as Depression
- Anxiety or Schizophrenia
- Sexual, Physical or Emotional Abuse
- Behavioral Disruption of an Explosive or Assaultive Nature
- Family Problems
Following the assessment process, a referral will be made to the appropriate level of care based on each patients' individualized clinical needs. These may include inpatient hospitalization, day treatment programs, or referral to an outpatient therapist or physician. If you desire further information or would like to arrange for a free, confidential assessment with an assessment coordinator, call (307) 237-7444 or 800-457-9312.
Admissions to the Wyoming Behavioral Institute shall be made without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex.
The Psychiatric Assessment Team (P.A.T.) is a highly trained group of qualified mental health professionals who provide mobile response to individuals experiencing emotional crisis. The P.A.T. is equipped to handle psychiatric emergencies in a variety of locations in the community.
When called, a P.A.T. professional will travel to the site and initiate a psychiatric and/or chemical dependency assessment that identifies the existing issues. Upon completion of the evaluation, possible solutions are presented to the individual, family members or health care professional.
- Confidential 24 hour/7 day service
- On-call Licensed Clinicians will respond to your location for all psychiatric emergencies and on-site evaluations.
- Involuntary 72-hour holds
- Assistance with referral of all patients
Types of Treatment
A multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals led by a psychiatrist administers treatment.
Team members may include:
- Nurses
- Licensed Social Workers
- Licensed Professional Counselors
- Substance Abuse Counselors
- Psychologists
- Mental Health Technicians
The treatment process begins with a comprehensive evaluation to help diagnose any underlying medical or biochemical origins of disease. An individual plan of care is written for each patient's special needs.
Therapeutic components may include:
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Family Therapy
- 12 Step Support Groups
- Discharge Planning
- Expressive Therapy
- Medication Education/Management
- Psycho-Educational Groups
The treatment plan focuses on attainable short and long term goals established with the input of the patient's family and referring professional, if appropriate. Active family involvement in treatment is a critical component as the patient's recovery is often correlated to healthy family interaction.
