Those interested in receiving care at CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia can start the admission process by contacting our Assessment and Referral Department at: (573) 615-6428. Our caring and compassionate assessment staff are available to discuss your concerns about mental health or substance use issues, to answer any questions that you or a loved one may have, to provide an evaluation and assist with accessing any of our services. Upon your arrival to CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia, you will be greeted by our courteous assessment staff who are available to answer questions you may have about entering our program. Our commitment is to assist you as swiftly and comfortably as possible.Your concerns will be discussed in a private, confidential manner by our empathetic staff. Our thoughtful, highly experienced clinicians will meet with you in a safe and non-judgmental environment to discuss your needs and to determine the most appropriate level of treatment for your individual care.During this assessment, the following information is obtained.
- Presenting concerns
- Psychiatric history
- Medical history
- Social history
- Past treatment history
This information is then reviewed by our staff for medical and clinical appropriateness before a programming option is recommended for a prospective patient. If hospitalization is needed, the assessment team member will take the appropriate steps and arrange for your admission. Once a prospective patient is admitted, the process of beginning and assisting a patient in acclimating to his/her/their therapeutic surroundings commences.