Millwood Hospital

After 2 failed suicide attempts, I checked in to Milwood. My insurance did not begin for another week. The staff was very friendly and respectful, however the psychologist, Dr. Malone, would not even talk to me. My first morning with him, I entered the room (Dr.s examination room). Before I said hello, he said ""You don't have insurance, wel'll keep you one more day"" closed my file, and sent me out.that night I had one pill at bedtime. I still had suicidle thoughts, I had no idea what was wrong with me. The second day I entered and he said ""no insurance, you're family will not afford this, you'll be discharged, in the morning"". That night I took my one pill and sat up all night worried about what could be wrong and thinking nonstop of suicde. The third morning he handed me my file to go to the discharge desk and said ""don't open this, you won't like it"" I had been a perfect patient...attending very class and group, smiled and joked w the staff. As I handed my file to the nicest tech, Heidi, she could see my expression, and could see thoughts were racing through my head. She quickly went to the administrator and told me I was staying. I burst out in tear because all I wanted was to be safe and find out the cause. The fourth day I entered the room (it was mandatory). He handed me my chart, and told me my family refused to pay his fee, and maybe I should have better support. At 27, I knew my family very well. He handed me my discharge, and said ""I do t know what wrong, I don't know if this rx will help at all."" I then found out the one pill he had prescribed was just a benedryl. Three nights of no help. I walked out and called my mom, she said they had already talked to the business office and I was staying, they hadn't heard from them that day, my entire family was chipping in. I broke down again, I had let go of my pride and begged for help, from someone that could help, and instead he dismissed me, lied to me and never gave a damn. He said I could come to his private practice, but that will cost. Upon release, I found a psychologist. I went to her 2 days later, and she listened. To me and finally diagnosed me. I had severe manic depressive disorder, and bipolar tendencies. The one prescription he sent me home with, was a strong anti-depressant, and ANYONE with bipolar can not take one or the suicidle thoughts multiply. The Dr. Found it strange I smiled when she diagnosed me, but I was so happy that I had a diagnosis and that I can fight it now. I understand the Dr. Sees thousands a year, but to be so careless with my life, to send me out when I was going to kill myself, and with a. Prescription that amplified those thoughts....if I wasn't serious to help myself on my own accord, he would of killed me, all over money. more

If you need or want help, do not waste your time or money here. Depression patients receive little help. I spent my three days here watching television, standing in line for food and prescriptions, and playing volleyball. This place is truly a joke. I knew within minutes of getting there that I had made a terrible mistake. The have a printed 'schedule' of daily activities. Very little of that schedule actually happens. If you need help and are not on the government's nickel, I would not go here. more

I checked myself in February because I was having a lot of really negative thoughts and thoought about killing myself. I have a long history of depression and after the death of my mom, it all just came to a head. I was in a place like this in Nebraska 20 years ago so I knew what to expect. But my expectations were wrong - Millwood has the kindest, nicest, most caring staff. I really felt they cared about me as an individual. Dr. Mehta is wonderful - she takes the time to listen to you and ask you questions. She prescribed a combination of medications that took the edge off my negative feelings but didn't leave me feeling numb or drugged up. The group therapy was good. We had them 2 or 3 times a day. Some people just sat around, like they were doing time and not particpating. But me and some others tried to make the most of them and I found them to be helpful. The nurses and aides are the hardest working people there. They give you time and attention, answer your questions. Can't say enough about them! One of the best lessons was that my time at Millwood was just the beginning. They made me an appointment with psychiatrist so I didn't have to worry about that. I went to the outpatient program located next door to the hospital for 4 weeks. They were good. I'll always struggle with my disease. But its comforting to know they are there if I need them again. I would definately recommend Millwood to anyone needing help. Pros: null Cons: null more

Highly disorganized...double check with insurance on terms of loved ones admittance....best interest of patients no concern to them. Pros: null Cons: null more