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Email: belwood@phoenixcaresystems.com
Hours of Operation: 24 hours
Capacity: 8
The Belwood Respite Home is an alternative to psychiatric inpatient
hospitalization that expands the continuum of services, intervention
and support of individuals in crisis to stabilize and quickly return
to their normal rhythm of daily activities. The Respite Home provides
less restrictive, more normative environments in which to treat
and support people experiencing psychological crises.
Process of Admission
A Crisis Service staff member assesses each client who either
contacts a Milwaukee County crisis service is referred by an inpatient
social worker or provider (through the crisis line at 414.257.7222)
A Mental Health Service Clinician (MHSC) responds to referrals
within 24 hours to evaluate the need and appropriateness of respite
care.
If admission to the Respite House is recommended, a clinician
from the Crisis Service is assigned to coordinate the services
and admission to the program.
Based on bed availability. Clients are admitted seven days a week
between the hours 9 AM and 10 PM weekdays and 11:30 AM and 8 PM
on weekends and holidays.
A MHSC works with the client throughout their stay at the Crisis
Respite House
Average length of stay is 3 days, but can be based on individual
need.
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Admission Criteria
- 18 years or older
- Voluntarily willing to be admitted
- Ambulatory
- Currently experiencing an acute psychological crisis that is
expected to resolve with short-term crisis intervention.
- Free of acute or uncontrolled medical problems, infectious diseases
are stable
- Not in need of in-person medical management
- Able to care for physical needs and basic hygiene
- Free from a primary diagnosis of AODA (alcohol and other drug
abuse)
- Sober at time of assessment and free from substance intoxication/withdrawal
if dually diagnosed.
- At moderate or less risk of danger to self and others
- Not on a police hold
- Willing to participate I the treatment planning process
- Able to actively participate as member of the Respite Home
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