Mental Health Hope, a service provided by LifeSync Behavioral, is dedicated to providing every person who needs mental health care with access to it. If you are battling mental health challenges of any type, know that you are not alone and that real, effective treatment can help.
When choosing a treatment provider, it is imperative that you select a person who has the right level of skill and knowledge to help you through the more challenging aspects of your case. Our licensed professionals are there to guide and support you using innovative techniques and industry-leading care. Take a look at some of the principles that are most important to our services.
Meet Our Treatment Team
Each person who works with Mental Health Hope is selected for their skill, ability, and dedication. We believe that the best mental health therapists can provide the most effective long-term results for people who need it the most. Consider some of our team members.
Our Behavioral Health Doctor: Geoffrey A. Booth, M.D.
Geoffrey A. Booth, M.D., is a respected, highly trained professional providing mental health treatment. He earned his B.A. in psychology at California State University, Los Angeles. Dr. Booth attended New York Medical College. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at UCLA Olive View Medical Center. After residency, Dr. Booth went into private practice, where he garnered a statewide and nationwide referral base for mental health patients who suffered from difficult-to-treat diagnoses.
You can expect our behavioral health doctor to provide compassionate care and support to you. That includes something through our alternatives for psych ward admissions.
“We provide the love, hope, and professional care clients need to safely start this magical journey.”
Interested in Leading Mental Health Treatment? Contact Our Treatment Specialist’s Today!
Most PPO Health Plans Accepted & Private Pay Plans. We Do Not Take Medi-Cal, Medicaid, IEHP, or HMO Plans at This Time
Meet Our Doctor: Dr. Damon Raskin
Dr. Damon Raskin is board-certified in internal medicine and received his Bachelor of Arts from Stanford University. In 1993, he graduated with distinction from George Washington School of Medicine in Washington, DC, after which he completed his residency at UCLA. As a licensed physician, Dr. Raskin provides care to manage not just your mental health needs, but also your physical needs.
Meet Our Doctor: Dr. William Huang
Dr. William Huang is a psychiatrist in Santa Monica, California, and is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He received his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. As a licensed psychiatrist, Dr. Huang values science-based, evidence-based mental health treatment. This includes in formal mental health hospitals and through a range of alternatives to a hospital psych ward.
How to Choose a Mental Health Hospital and Treatment Team
For those with mental health disorders and substance use disorders, treatment in a formal, licensed treatment center is critical to protecting your health and well-being. At Mental Health Hope, we offer comprehensive care based on the skills and techniques of our highly trained professionals.
When you are considering where to get care, whether it is a mental health hospital, an alternative to a psych ward, or an outpatient treatment program, there are several critical factors to keep in mind.
Choose a Location with Skills for Your Needs
Not every mental health treatment center is the same. If you are facing specific mental health concerns, including psychosis or acute mental health breakdowns, seek out an acute setting that offers specific care for those needs.
It is also important to choose a substance use disorder location with specialized services. This includes detoxification, medication-assisted treatment, and SUD care. Not all mental health treatment centers offer SUD support.
Choose a Provider with Credentials
Many organizations claim to provide mental health treatment, but the most effective care at such a critical time in your life should come from a licensed mental health treatment facility. Learn about the location’s credentials and services.
- A psychologist may be the ideal provider for those with previously diagnosed mental health conditions or those just starting on the path to learning what their needs are.
- Medication management professionals include psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who are licensed to provide prescription medications.
- If you are seeking non-diagnosis-based help, such as for stress management, turning to a local counselor could be beneficial to you.
Learn about the provider specifically, including their education and training, the number of years they worked with patients with similar symptoms to your own, and the validity of their license. These are state-issued licenses.
Consider the Treatment Types Provided
As you seek out alternatives to a mental health hospital, it is essential to really dive into the type of care they offer to understand what you can expect. Our treatment team connects you with a wide range of care options. Let’s take a closer look at some of the mental health treatment care types available.
- Acute and hospital settings: These are short-term locations meant to manage a crisis situation. You may spend several days in these locations reaching a point of stability. Most people then transfer into an inpatient treatment center.
- Residential mental health treatment: Residential treatment lasts for several weeks up to 90 days. You will live at the location for a period of time, receiving individual, group, and family therapy. You are prepared to go back to everyday life through comprehensive programs.
- Mental health retreats: We can connect you with mental health retreats designed to provide very specific care in numerous situations. These locations are acute, meaning they are a short-term care option and an alternative to a mental health hospital.
- Outpatient care: There are numerous levels of outpatient care that could serve as an alternative to a mental health hospital, including a partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient care.
When you meet with our admissions counselor for an over-the-phone assessment, you will have a better idea of the type and level of care available to you through Mental Health Hope. We encourage you to explore all of your options with our team today and find the type and level of care best suited for your future.
Interested in Leading Mental Health Treatment? Contact Our Treatment Specialist’s Today!
Take the First Step in Getting Mental Health Treatment
Finding an alternative to a mental health hospital is an option. Mental Health Hope connects you to the resources available to make that possible.
If you are facing an emergency need, including thoughts of hurting yourself or others, call 988 now.
If you are ready to embrace long-term treatment and recovery for mental health disorders of all types, contact us now. Our counselors and admissions team can answer your questions and give you guidance on moving your care needs forward. Your future is in the hands of trusted, proven, and dedicated professionals recognized in the mental health industry.
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Private Mental Health Retreats
Depressive Disorders
Depression can become so debilitating that its makes normal day to day activities seem impossible. There are a range of depressive disorder and levels of severity. There are numerous treatment options for depression which can be offered in residential and outpatient treatment levels of care. Treatment for depression elements may include medication intervention, individual therapy (CBT, DBT, EMDR), yoga, meditation, exercise, and other holistic elements.
Anxiety Disorders
Proper treatment for anxiety health conditions is key to prevent the conditions from becoming worse. Anxiety conditions include social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD, panic disorder, OCD, and phobias. Residential and outpatient treatment programs are available options. Evidence based and holistic treatment services include individual therapy, medication intervention, yoga, meditation, experiential therapies, journaling, and exercise.
Psychotic Disorders
Psychosis can feel very scary, for the person experiencing it and for their loved ones. Stabilization is the first phase of treatment which is typically done in an inpatient or residential level of care. Medication intervention is often a second phase of treatment to help the individual manage the severe symptoms of psychosis. Once stabilized, a variety of treatment methods can be used, such as therapy, meditation, yoga, exercise, journaling, and medication management.
Mood Disorders
Mood disorders include bipolar disorder I and II, cyclothymic disorder, major depressive disorder (MDD), persistent depressive disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. To stabilize a mood disorder, residential treatment and medication intervention is often the preferred method. Program elements include individual therapy sessions, group therapy, meditation, yoga, exercise, experiential therapies, and additional adjunct therapies.
Trauma Disorders
Trauma disorders can stem from various life experiences ranging from childhood abuse, domestic violence, military warfare, grief and loss, and other tragic life experiences. There are private mental health retreat options in an inpatient and residential environment where you can start the healing process. The treatment program often includes individual therapy, support meetings, yoga, meditation, and other holistic and experiential therapies.
Self Harm Disorders
Receiving support and treatment for self harm disorders is often sought in a residential level of care to prevent any further injury. Extensive therapies and medication intervention will often be implemented right away to stabilize the client and to begin the healing process. Many people who suffer from self harming behavioral fully recover with the proper individualized treatment plan.
Residential Mental Health Retreats & Treatment Programs
Confidential & Private Mental Health Retreats
In the residential level of care, clients reside in a private setting, offering the comforts of home. The treatment residences are often in private and secluded houses that offer the client increased confidentiality. The treatment programs offer options for a private or semi-private rooms in a tranquil and therapeutic environment.
How Mental Health Hope Helps
When you call, you will be connected with a Treatment Specialist will provide guidance and assistance with regards to: Work related matters such as FMLA, Travel Assistance & Health Insurance guidance to help you overcome barriers to treatment.
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