Psychiatric Hospitalizations
Admissions
(800) 352-3301
Psychiatric Hospitalization Services of
Developmentally Disabled in California
DDMI at College Hospital is California’s only
private psychiatric hospital with dedicated wings
for regional center clients with severe mental illness
and behavior difficulties.
Placement available through Regional Centers (and DCFS, for youths)

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(800) 352-3301    24/7 Admissions
Admission Clearance in an hour if there is a vacancy

18-bed Adult Unit
12-bed Adolescent Unit
(for Adolescents: Medi-Cal partial reimbursement
may be available for Medical Necessity)















Exclusively for individuals with a Developmental Disability
and Mental Illness.
SERVICES:
  • County-wide ambulance service; 5150 assessment & voluntary admit
  • Physical /Art / Movement therapeutic activities: non-verbal and low functioning
    communications
  • Psychiatrist: Provide DSM-IV diagnosis; adjust medications; (optional: conservatorship)
  • Behaviorist: In-patient intervention for admitting behaviors
  • Dental: Dental screening as source of behavior problems
  • Social Worker: collect medication, psychological and behavioral records from RC;
  • Communicate with current residence staff / family re: tx and preventative measures;
  • Assist with medication provider referral

  
OPTIONAL VENDORED SERVICES:
Conservatorship filing, court transportation, staff accompaniment and appearance in court;
neuropsychiatric workups (MRI)

USE:
  • Crisis beds; 5150 - 5250 involuntary hospitalization;
  • Voluntary hospitalization for escalating and at-risk behaviors, behavior/medication
    stabilization, medication titration;
  • Temporary conservatorship residence;
  • Temporary bed for clients waiting without appropriate placement, diagnosis and medication
    adjustments

Director of DDMI Wing
Maricel Fortesque, R.N.
(562) 335-1138
maricelf@mail.collegehospitals.com
Director of DDMI Wing, Maricel Fortesque, R.N. (562) 335-1138 maricelf@mail.collegehospitals.com
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