Admissions Process, Criteria and More
Hermitage Hall is eager to provide care and treatment for child and teens who are struggling with the trauma they’ve experienced. Our admissions team is available to walk through any admissions & referral details with patients, families and referring professionals, including packing details, insurance, finances and more. Our facility has limited space, so we want to make sure each individual is a good fit for our programs. Admission criteria are listed below, but please feel free to contact us with additional questions or concerns.
INSURANCE
Hermitage Hall accepts most commercial health insurance policies, including Medicaid. If you’re concerned about how to pay for treatment, our admissions staff can meet with you to discuss financial options to ensure your child or patient can receive care.
DOWNLOADABLE FORMS
Admissions Checklist: This form can be filled out by parents, teachers, social workers or mental health professionals to help speed up the admissions process for the child or teen being referred.
Release of Information Form: Allows Hermitage Hall to release and obtain any medical information for residents that have been in our care.
Admission Criteria
Female Admission Criteria
- Ages 8 to 17, upon admission
- FSIQ of 65 or greater
- History of traumatic experiences which may include sexual abuse or incest, physical abuse, severe neglect, emotional abuse, exposure and witnessing of violence, multiple abandonments, and unexpected traumatic losses
- May struggle with self-injurious behaviors, mild eating disorders, dissociative problems, acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, hypersexuality or other reactive difficulties
- No indication of an active psychosis/suicidal/homicidal ideation upon admission
- DSM V diagnoses are medically and cognitively stable
- Medication compliant
- Presents no immediate danger to self or others
Male Admission Criteria
- Ages 9 – 17, upon admission
- FSIQ 55 or greater
- Adjudicated and/or Non-Adjudicated Sexually Abusive Behavior
- No indication of an active psychosis/suicidal/homicidal ideation upon admission
- DSM V diagnoses are medically and cognitively stable
- Medication compliant
- Presents no immediate danger to self or others
Reach Out for Help Today
Our admissions staff is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. (CST) to schedule a no-cost, mental health assessment. Call 615-742-3000 to get started. For questions about our programs, you can also use our online contact form. In the case of a medical emergency or crisis, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.