Natchaug Hospital Inc

Inpatient Treatment:Natchaug Hospital provides a full range of inpatient psychiatric and substance-abuse treatment for children, adolescents and adults at our 57-bed Mansfield Center facility. The highly qualified, experienced and dedicated professional staff of Natchaug Hospital provides expert care in a supportive, therapeutic setting - helping people regain their stability and return as soon as possible to their own homes. The hospital serves Medicare and Medicaid subscribers and provides care without regard to ability to pay.Intermediate Care (ICC):This is an acute level of care for a longer length of stay for persons living with prolonged and severe mental illness. Historically, people from Eastern Connecticut who were in need of an extended length of stay were referred to Cedarcrest Hospital in Newington. Natchaug Hospital ICC provides this much-needed care for persons from the Eastern Region, closer to the communities where they live and work.United Services and the Southeastern Mental Health Authority are the Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHA's) responsible for authorizing admission to the Intermediate Care Program. The above includes the authorization of Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) funds to pay for care in the event the patient is medically indigent, has exhausted his/her Medicare benefit, or has no Medicare hospitalization coverage. Patients are most likely to be referred from Eastern Region hospital inpatient units when it becomes clear that the patient will not be able to safely return to the community following an acute care stay. Upon admission, each patient is assessed by a psychiatrist, a registered nurse and a primary therapist. A treatment plan is developed for each patient. The treatment team works closely with the patient, their family and community providers to develop a discharge plan and ensure that community supports are in place.In-Patient Treatment Program:* Treats approximately 60 patients on a daily basis at the Mansfield locationInpatient Treatment includes:* Comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment* Formulation of a treatment plan developed with the patient/family which may include the use of medications * Group therapy (a primary treatment approach)* Family therapy and individual therapy* Formulation of a discharge/aftercare plan* Case management servicesTypical patient experience: The majority of our patients arrive via ambulance through the ambulance entrance. All patients receive an initial assessment by a registered nurse and psychiatrist which is completed within 8 hours of admission. Patients are oriented to the unit, the milieu, and the schedule. Our patients are closely monitored for the first 24-48 hours, depending on presentation and symptoms.

PHP Adult: Natchaug's Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for adults is a intensive outpatient day and evening program for adults. This program is offered four hours a day for five days a week. There are nine dedicated locations and transportation is also available. Approximately 3,200 children, adolescents and adults are treated each year. A comprehensive treatment is provided including measures of emotional and behavioral functioning. It is a more significant program than outpatient treatment which helps patients spending more time engaging in treatment therapies, providing them best ability to overcome their addictions.