At Shorewood Behavioral Health, located in Madison, Wisconsin, we understand that seeking professional treatment is a deeply personal and often difficult decision. Our goal is to make the admissions process as smooth as possible so that you can start receiving the care you need without unnecessary delays or complications.
Admissions Criteria
Shorewood Behavioral Health serves adults and adolescents who are struggling with mental health concerns and substance use disorders, like:
- Schizophrenia
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Adjustment disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Aggression
- Psychosis
- Homicidal and suicidal ideation
- Drug and alcohol addictions
Please note that this is not a comprehensive list, and all admissions decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
Admissions Process
To start the admissions process at Shorewood Behavioral Health, you can call us or visit our hospital in Madison. Our intake counselors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to conduct an assessment, during which they:
- Confirm that you meet our admissions criteria
- Collect relevant personal and medical information
This prescreening helps us better understand your specific needs and determine whether our behavioral health hospital may be the ideal place for you to receive treatment. Based on your age and the severity of your symptoms, we may recommend one of the following levels of care:
- Inpatient programming: For adults and adolescents who are in crisis and require round-the-clock supervision
- Partial hospitalization program (PHP): Caters to adults who are experiencing moderate symptoms and need structured, daily support
- Intensive outpatient program (IOP): Ideal for adults who can benefit from regular therapy sessions but do not require intensive care
If none of our programs are a good fit for you, we can work with you to explore other treatment options and resources.
What To Bring
We recommend that you bring the following items with you when you come to us for care:
- Three pairs of pants or shorts
- Three shirts
- Two sweaters or sweatshirts
- Two bras
- Three pairs of underwear
- Three pairs of socks
- Two pairs of pajamas
- One pair of slippers
- One pair of shoes
- One jacket
- One comb or brush without metal parts
- Deodorant
- One nonelectric toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Feminine hygiene products, if needed
- One magazine or book
- One personal photo
- A comfort item, such as a pillow, stuffed animal, or blanket
- For the safety and well-being of all our patients, we ask that you do not bring:
- Weapons of any kind
- Cellphones
- Shoes or clothing with strings
- Tobacco products
- Any product containing alcohol
- Contraband
If you have any questions about what’s allowed or prohibited, please don’t hesitate to ask us.
Beginning Your Treatment Journey at Shorewood
Once we’ve completed the admissions process and you’ve been placed in one of our programs, our team will work closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan, which may include:
- Group therapy
- Medical support
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-focused therapy
- 12-Step facilitation
At Shorewood Behavioral Health, we are committed to guiding you through every stage of your healing journey and helping you reclaim your life.
