Admissions
At Harsha Behavioral Center, we understand that every inquiry means that there is a crisis situation. We strive to make the admission process stress free and fast for everyone.
Harsha Behavioral Center receives referrals from physicians, psychiatrists, nursing homes, child and adolescent services, and other mental health and behavioral centers throughout Indiana and Illinois. Parent referrals and walk-ins are always welcome.
Admissions Criteria
All referrals are processed through the Admission Department in conjunction with a physician to determine eligibility for inpatient care. In some cases this may mean a no-cost, on-site assessment. With one phone call to the Admission Department, you will know if the patient has been accepted for immediate admission.
Criteria for Admissions
Suicidal or Homicidal ideation or suicidal attempt
Harm to self or others
Severely depressed mood, feelings of helplessness, severely impaired contact with reality, or severely disorganized thinking
Recent incident of significant self-mutilation, significant risk-taking, or loss of impulse control resulting in danger to self or others.
Admission is court ordered.
Insurance
Harsha Behavioral Center accepts most payment sources, including Indiana Medicaid, Illinois Public Aid and self pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
+ What should I bring??
We recommend 3 days worth of washable, easy-care clothing, clearly marked with the patient’s name. Harsha Behavioral Center will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.
- Socks
- Shorts (no drawstrings)
- Jeans (no sharp metal protrusions and no holes)
- Pajamas
- Blouses or tee shirts
- Sweater or light jacket (no drawstrings, avoid heavy metal zippers)
- Sweat pants/shirts (no drawstrings, avoid heavy metal zippers)
- Brush and comb
- Bras (without an underwire—sports bra recommended)
- Patient's medication(s)
We will provide toiletries such as (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrush and toothpaste)
+ What Items are prohibited?
- Cell Phones
- Knives
- Electronic items
- Guns
- Beepers or recording devices
- Cameras
- Anything that is flammable
- Any clothing/shoes with strings
- Hair dryers or curling irons
- Make-up
- Body piercings
- Underwire in bras
- Only appropriate and safe under garments are permitted.
+ When can I visit and call my loved one?
Visitation and phone hours for child and adolescents
Visitation Hours: Parents, guardians and approved family members are only permitted to visit during the following hours. We only allow 2 visitors at a time and they must be 12 years or older.
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 7:00-8:00 pm (Eastern Time)
- Saturday and Sunday: 1:00-2:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Phone Hours: Telephones are available for your use during specific times or in the case of an emergency. As a courtesy to others, please attempt to limit calls to 5 minutes.
- Monday through Friday: 7:00-8:00 pm (Eastern Time)
- Saturday and Sunday: 1:00-2:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Visitation and phone hours for adults:
Visitation Hours: Parents, guardians and approved family members are only permitted to visit during the following hours. We only allow 2 visitors at a time and they must be 12 years or older.
- Tuesday & Thursday: 7:00-8:00 pm (Eastern Time)
- Saturday and Sunday: 2:00-3:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Phone Hours: Telephones are available for your use during specific times or in the case of an emergency. As a courtesy to others, please attempt to limit calls to 5 minutes.
Visitation and phone hours for geriatrics:
Visitation Hours: Approved family members are only permitted to visit during the following hours. We only allow 2 visitors at a time and they must be 12 years or older.
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 4:00-5:00 pm (Eastern Time)
- Saturday and Sunday: 4:00-5:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Phone Hours: Telephones are available for your use during specific times or in the case of an emergency. As a courtesy to others, please attempt to limit calls to 5 minutes.
+ How long will my loved one be hospitalized?
This varies depending on the severity and needs of your loved one. We are a short term, acute facility.
+ What is the cost of an assessment?
We offer no-cost screenings that can be set up by appointments, walk-ins are welcomed.
+ What type of insurance do you require?
Harsha Behavioral Center accepts many private insurance, as well as Indiana Medicaid, Illinois Public Aid, and self pay. Does someone have to refer my loved one in order to be hospitalized?
Harsha Behavioral Center receives referrals from physicians, psychiatrists, nursing homes, hospitals, children and adolescent services, and other mental health and behavioral centers throughout Indiana and Illinois. Walk-ins are always welcome.
+ As a parent/legal guardian, what kind of involvement do I have with my loved one’s treatment?
Family coordination sessions are scheduled within 72 hours of admission. Participation in these sessions is essential to the success of our patients. It is important to see how our patients and their families interact and family input is a critical part of our on-going assessment process.
Discharge planning begins at admission. Our care coordinators will work closely with the family to help establish your loved one’s aftercare treatment which consists of both a physician and a therapist to help keep your loved one on the healthy track.
+ Pricing
Inpatient Services Pricing (Pricing will vary based on services provided during stay. Below is only an estimate and not meant to be an exact number.)
- 3- 5 day stay $3300 – $8000
- 6-12 day stay $6600 – $17,000
The information provided above is a comprehensive list of charges for services provided by a hospital, also known as a chargemaster. It is not a helpful tool for patients to compare pricing between hospitals or to estimate what health care services are going to cost them out of their own pocket. For more information about the cost of care, please visit the mycareINsight website at the following link: http://www.mycareINsight.org/. This website was created by the Indiana Hospital Association to inform health care consumers about various aspects of pricing as well as quality information. For information about the cost of your specific care, please contact our billing department at (812) 298-8888.