My dad tried to check himself into the mental hospital tonight. After eight hours they discharged him because he kept saying that he didn't want to hurt himself but that he was desperate and at the end of his rope. I am frustrated that they did this and now he is going to a hotel to "think about things". I am...
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Answer`s (2):
1. elijahthecat
First of all, you both deserve a pat on the back; you, for being proud of your father, and your father for being brave and honest. This kind of situation not always so easy to understand let alone handle.

I'm from the other side of the country, but after a little research I came up with the following places. Most of them look promising. At least it will get you off to a good start!
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Behavioral Medicine Northwest
925 E Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98102
206-720-6155

Comprehensive Mental Health Center
1201 S Proctor St Ste 1, Tacoma, WA 98405
253-396-5800

Comprehensive Mental Health Center
3834 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
253-396-5901

Comprehensive Mental Health Center
815 S Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98465
253-396-5930

Comprehensive Mental Health Center
514 S 13th St, Tacoma, WA 98402
253-396-5000

Comprehensive Mental Health Center
610 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
253-396-5230

Emerald
1050 140th Ave NE Ste G, Bellevue, WA 98005
425-641-2828

Everett Madison House
918 Madison St, Everett, WA 98203
425-355-8668

Fairfax Hospital
10200 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033
425-821-2000
www.fairfaxhospital.com

Harbor House
1930 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
206-624-7046

Highline-West Seattle Mental Health Center
2600 SW Holden St, Seattle, WA 98126
206-933-7000

Innerwave Center Pllc
125 Washington Ave, La Conner, WA 98257
360-466-1614

Kitsap Mental Health Services
5455 Almira Dr NE, Bremerton, WA 98311
360-373-5031

Lake Whatcom Residential & Treatment Center
609 N Shore Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
360-676-6000

Northwest Mental Health
505 29th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
253-931-1857

Pacific Institute of Mental Health
2150 N 107th St Ste 510, Seattle, WA 98133
206-363-7400

Seattle Mental Health
14270 NE 21st St, Bellevue, WA 98007
425-641-2999

Seattle Mental Health
1729 17th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
206-325-7717

Seattle Mental Health
1600 E Olive St, Seattle, WA 98122
206-726-0020

Sunrise Community Mental Health Agency
1101 S 2nd St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
360-336-3147

Valley Treatment Specialties
715 1/2 Elm St, Clarkston, WA 99403
509-758-1026

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I hope you & your dad can find a good place. Inpatient mental health hospitals usually all have similar programs, but the doctors that staff them can vary wildly. Make sure you & your dad know you have the right to leave any place that doesn't feel comfortable... But in the beginning it's probably best to stay with one place until he gets a little stability.

One final thing: Many state hospitals and acute care hospitals that are sanctioned to accept involuntary admissions are looking to admit people who pose a threat to themselves (suicidal or otherwise). Places like these have their hands full, and many will not take patients who do not fit this criteria. I've been refused admission for the very same reason, and it took me a while to understand that there's just not enough mental health care for everyone to go around. This is probably what happened with your dad.

But I have faith you'll find a good place for him, and once you do, it's going to get better. It may be a long road, but it's going to get better.

-VL-
2. missy.eight
I'm not from the USA, so I couldn't tell you anything.

http://sharepoint.wadads.org/default.asp...

But a quick trip to that site should help, fo' sure.

Good luck, and hope there's some smooth sailing ahead.