Alexandra Staff is awesome and supportive. Wish my doctor listened to me more and kept me there a bit longer. Place is clean, but the food is inedible. I lived on chips and protein bars during my stay. Woulda been nice to take a warm shower. I recommend bringing warm clothes and thick socks. The people here saved my life and I got the help and tools I needed to get back on track. Group therapy really helped me bc I was able to speak about my issues and relate to people having similar struggles. They taught me what healthy coping mechanisms are. I will say this, a psych hospital stay isn’t a cure. You have to want to get better, believe and do the work. I was set up to be treated in their outpatient hospital where I got a psychiatrist, psych nurse and caseworker. I didn’t have a job, so the county generously paid for my care. All treatment costs are determined by a sliding scale based on ur income, or lack of income. I’m actually happy now for the first time in over a decade. I take my meds & I finally got in therapy provided by TriCounty. I’ve completely changed for the better since my visit 2 yrs ago. You must do the work and believe in yourself to achieve happiness. Be honest with your mental health care team, even if you’re embarrassed. They can’t help you get well unless you’re honest. Trust the process bc it won’t happen over night, but it’s so worth it when you feel consistently happy again. Life is tough, and it’s hard to cope, and that’s ok- reach out for help. The case workers here have almost infinite resources for you. If the county doesn’t have what you need, they’ll find another way to help you. God bless and I hope this helps someone.
5 /5
