Suicidal Thoughts Treatment Center & Hospital in Chandler, AZ

Learn more about suicidal ideations treatment at Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital in Chandler, AZ

Suicidal ideations are thoughts, fantasies, ideas, or images about ending one’s own life. These thoughts or ideas can range anywhere from a laid out detailed plan to just a fleeting consideration that does not include the final act of killing themselves. While the majority of adolescents and adults who experience suicidal ideation do not actually follow through, some individuals may, in fact, make an attempt. Additionally, suicidal attempts can be deliberately planned to fail or actually carefully planned to succeed.

At our hospital for suicidal thoughts, we know that adolescents or adults who are struggling with thoughts of suicide are most often at a point in their lives where they feel so hopeless about the future that they cannot see a reason for living any longer. We offer treatment that will meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are struggling to overcome the emotional pain they are facing that is causing them to have these dark thoughts. Through our acute psychiatric hospital and our residential treatment center, we serve the inpatient needs of our patients through a safe, stable, and secure environment. Our newly renovated hospital provides patients with a modern, clean feel as they work towards successful recovery. At our hospital, we can help you see a brighter future.

Helping a loved one get treatment for suicidal ideations

Just the thought of having to deal with someone who is suicidal can be frightening. It is even more upsetting when it is a loved one who is struggling with suicidal thoughts. Watching someone you care about go through so much emotional pain and turmoil can be devastating, but the good news is that there are things you can do to help them. Here are some ways in which you can help your loved one work through his or her suicidal ideation:

• Simply talk to them about what is bothering them
• Reassure your loved one that you are there to help and that you care about him or her
• Suggest that they seek treatment and point out that there are many options available for helping to relieve the emotions they are struggling with
• Call 911 immediately if you seriously believe that your loved one is about to kill themselves

If you are concerned that your loved one is having thoughts about suicide or is actively suicidal, it is important to know the signs so that you are prepared to act. Here are some warning signs in adolescents and adults that you need to be aware of:

• Constantly depressed
• Giving away items
• Preoccupation with death or dying
• Making statements such as “I wish I could leave this earth”
• Verbalizing intent
• Having access to lethal means
• Increase in risky behaviors

Why consider treatment for suicidal ideations at Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital in Chandler, AZ

The presence of suicidal thoughts takes an emotional toll on individuals who want to end their own life and on their loved ones. Eventually, an individual may become so consumed with these ideations that he or she is no longer able to function on a daily basis. Additionally, those who have made unsuccessful suicide attempts can be left with permanent and debilitating injuries.

Both acute inpatient treatment and residential treatment centers have proven to be successful at treating individuals who are contemplating the idea of suicide. These types of treatment centers can help adolescents and adults address the underlying reasons that have led them to have suicidal thoughts while also working through painful emotions that they may be experiencing. By receiving treatment in an inpatient setting or in a residential treatment center, people are able to step away from the current stress they are facing on a daily basis and focus completely on healing. Through the use of various therapeutic methods and the implementation of appropriate medication, these two programs can help you or your loved one reach set treatment goals and live the life you or your loved one wants to live.

Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital philosophy and benefits

At our hospital for suicidal thoughts in Chandler, AZ, our philosophy is centered on helping our patients find hope, purpose, and optimism. Hope is the recognition that our patients’ future can be different and is the fuel necessary for complete recovery. Our highly trained and qualified staff aim to help clients define their purpose outside of addiction and mental illness. We want to guide them in developing discharge plans that emphasize their strengths, goals, and desired purpose. At our treatment center, we approach all of our clients with optimism about their recovery and about their future, addressing each roadblock independently and using any setbacks as opportunities for growth.

Types of suicidal ideations treatment offered at Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital in Chandler, AZ

When patients first arrive at our treatment center, they will undergo a comprehensive assessment so that we will be able to gain a clearer picture of the presenting needs for each individual. By completing a thorough evaluation, we will be better able to determine the most appropriate level of care.  At our hospital for thoughts of suicide, we have an acute inpatient hospital that has been designed for adolescents aged 11-17 and adults aged 18 and older who are in need of a secure environment in order to find stabilization and recovery.

In addition to our inpatient program, we offer a residential treatment center for adolescents between the ages of 11 and 17. This treatment center is designed specifically to meet the needs of children and adolescents who are struggling with emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse problems.

Through the use of a variety of evidenced-based therapeutic methods, experiential programming options, and appropriate psychotropic medication, we can help you or your loved one start down the path to lasting recovery.

Treatment approaches for our acute inpatient program can include:

Medication: While being treated in our inpatient hospital, you will see a provider daily for medication management in order to ensure its effectiveness and to make any changes that may be necessary. Medications such as antidepressants, anti-psychotics, or anti-anxiety prescriptions are often used to treat an underlying disorder that may have led to the development of the suicidal thoughts.

Group therapy: Our inpatient treatment center is group-focused and so we hold various group sessions multiple times each day that cover a variety of different topics. Some of these groups include community groups, social services groups, recreation groups, and behavioral health groups. We also hold experientially based or interactive sessions that are designed to enhance our clients’ functioning levels in certain key areas of their lives that may have been previously ignored as a result of prolonged drug use or psychiatric conditions. These sessions may include physical, emotional, and social well-being, adult education opportunities, vocational development, daily living skills, spirituality, sexuality, and recreation and leisure.

Family therapy: While being treated on an inpatient basis, patients will have at least one family therapy session where family members can learn what their loved one is going through and help improve family communication. Additionally, we also provide education sessions every Monday night for the family members of patients being treated at our center.

Treatment approaches for our residential treatment program can include:

Medication: Children and adolescents who take part in our residential treatment program will meet with a psychiatrist every two weeks for medication management. In order to successfully control suicidal thoughts, the underlying disorder needs to be treated and in many instances psychotropic medications are required. All medication decisions will be made by you and your child’s treatment team together.

Daily school: All of the patients enrolled in our residential program attend school Monday through Friday for at least three hours each day. Our onsite school, Oasis Recovery School, is fully accredited and offers individualized education plans for each student. All of our teachers hold certifications in special education and work with the children to recover lost credits, catch up on skills, and graduate on time.

Individual therapy: The patients in our residential treatment center meet one-on-one with a therapist for individual therapy sessions once each week. This is a time where children and adolescents are provided with a confidential environment where they can process experiences they are having throughout the course of treatment.

Family therapy: Family therapy sessions are held at a minimum of once every two weeks and are meant to be a time for the patient and his or her family members to come together to explore how treatment is going for the patient, as well as to address any negative effects that the disorder may have had on the family unit. Family members of patients in our residential treatment center are also encouraged to attend the Monday night family education sessions.

Group therapy: Group sessions are held on a daily basis and include process groups, goal-setting groups, coping skills groups, and substance abuse groups for those who are in the substance abuse program.

Experiential methods: We provide our patients with a number of experiential programming options in addition to the traditional therapeutic methods. These options include gym, art, talking circles, daily recreation, time spent outside, and Bible study.

Continuing care and levels of treatment for suicidal ideations

At our hospital for suicidal thoughts, we strive to make the discharge process as easy as possible. We understand that leaving any type of intensive treatment can be intimidating for people, so our treatment teams work to provide all patients with referrals to various outpatient providers who can provide psychiatric, psychological, and addiction support once patients leave our treatment center in Chandler, AZ. We will do everything in our power to make sure that the transition process flows as smoothly as possible so that you can be successful as you continue healing.