Admissions

Admission

Although a referral is required, admission to PRC is not mandatory. Based on the residential status of PRC and services that will be provided, PRC will not be able to accommodate all persons who are diagnosed with a mental health disorder. The facility is not a hospital and its primary focus is on rehabilitation and will function as a continuation of care.

Admission Criteria

Inclusion criteria:

1. Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
2. Must be willing and motivated to participate in the treatment programme offered by the facility. (Ideally, participation should be voluntary).
3. Ideally should be able to meet their ADL with minimal assistance.
4. Should not require acute medical care.
5. Have had previous psychiatric treatment and in need of further maintenance and stabilization.
6. Requires structured therapeutic rehabilitative support.

Exclusion criteria:

1. Individual who is at immediate high risk for violence and/or suicide.
2. Individual who requires acute medical care and are highly dependent.
3. Individual who is a substance user that needs to go through a withdrawal/detoxification programme.

Types of Admission

1. Voluntary/Self Admission – an individual recognises the need for treatment and seeks admission on his/her own. A referral would however be needed.
2. Involuntary Admission – treatment that is mandated or initiated by a mental health professional, law enforcement or court order.
3. Continuity of Care – individual who is discharged from a hospital and is a part of an outpatient treatment programme but requires additional support to facilitate the recovery process.