Admissions Process and Criteria

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Overview of Care

The programs offered at Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital serve children, adolescents, and adults who are suffering from a wide variety of concerns. Disorders we treat at our Tucson, Arizona, hospital include: 

  • Anxiety 
  • Depression 
  • Bipolar disorder 
  • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related concerns 
  • Dissociative disorders 
  • Psychosis 
  • Schizophrenia 
  • Substance use disorders 

Inpatient Admissions for Children & Adolescents

The acute inpatient program at Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital serves children and adolescents ages 5-17 who are struggling with a mental illness. This program also treats young people age 11 and older who have a behavioral health concern, an addiction, or a dual diagnosis. Common conditions we treat youths for include adjustment disorders, mood disorders, and new-onset psychosis. 

We evaluate each child or adolescent individually to determine whether this program is appropriate for their needs. Each child’s or adolescent’s parent or legal guardian must be willing and able to give informed consent for acute services. 

In general, to receive inpatient care at our hospital in Tucson, Arizona, children and teenagers must meet the following criteria: 

  • Ages 5-17 
  • Unable to complete outpatient treatment 
  • Thoughts of hurting themselves or others 
  • Significantly impacted and unable to function 

Additionally, youths age 11 and older who need treatment for a substance use disorder must require medically managed detoxification services to access our inpatient care. 

For important resources regarding your child’s inpatient stay at our hospital, click the links below: 

Intake Packet: Part 1 

Intake Packet: Part 2 

Intake Packet (Spanish) 

Inpatient Admissions for Adults

Our acute inpatient program in Tucson, Arizona, also serves adults who are struggling with a mental health disorder, a substance use disorder, or a dual diagnosis. Adults may enter this program voluntarily or by referral. 

Generalized criteria for adult admission include: 

  • Age 18 or older 
  • Unable to complete outpatient treatment 
  • Thoughts of hurting themselves or others 
  • Need medically managed detoxification services 
  • Significantly impacted and unable to function 

Click the links below to access important resources outlining your inpatient stay: 

Intake Packet: Part 1 

Intake Packet: Part 2 

Intake Packet (Spanish) 

Outpatient Admissions

The outpatient programming at our hospital in Tucson, Arizona, serves children who are suffering from a mental illness. Our outpatient programs also treat young people age 11 and older and adults who are struggling with a mental illness, an addiction, or a dual diagnosis. 

To get professional support in one of our outpatient programs, a person must no longer require the round-the-clock care provided in an inpatient program. However, they must still need a greater level of structure than they would receive in traditional outpatient therapy. 

The following links provide information about important resources regarding your or your child’s outpatient stay: 

Demographic Sheet 

ROI 

Medication 

Tele-Consent 

Admissions Consent 

Outpatient Health Screening 

PHQ-9 

HIPAA  

Admissions Process

At Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital, we understand that the last thing you want to do when you’re suffering from a behavioral health concern is fill out loads of paperwork. We have streamlined our admissions process so that you or your loved one can get quality care in a timely manner. 

This process starts with an initial comprehensive assessment to determine which level of care aligns most with your unique needs and goals. When you call our admission and referral line, one of our licensed professionals can conduct an assessment or arrange one by scheduling an appointment. Our admissions staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer your questions. 

Assessments should take no longer than 30 minutes. During this time, one of our mental health professionals will speak with you and recommend either our inpatient or outpatient services. If they decide that our hospital is not the ideal place for you, we’ll refer you to another facility. 

We will strive to help you feel supported by being a trusted source of guidance as you begin your healing journey at our hospital in Tucson, Arizona. With the help of our experienced professionals, you can get on the path to a brighter future.