Emergency Department

How To Get A 72 Hour Psych Hold

How To Get A 72 Hour Psych Hold

“Some of you may be dealing with heavy psychological issues with a friend, significant other, or family member. Their behavior is erratic and/or frightening.
You don’t know what to do.
What can you do?
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Medical Issues And Our Survival

Medical Issues And Our Survival

“Five years ago we moved from Alaska to Washington. Prior to doing so, our child, whose primary diagnosis is Autism, had spent time in a Children’s Psychiatric Hospital for 5 weeks.”
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6 Days Surviving the Emergency Department

6 Days Surviving the Emergency Department

“Why should you care about what is happening to children like mine in Washington State? Because ours is just one of many stories that are happening not just in our state, but across the country both with children and adults. We need a better system. ED’s are not equipped to deal with and service the needs of these people on an ongoing basis. We spent 6 days not getting our child the help needed because we couldn’t get to where he needed to be. ” Read more…