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– I was there from December through February this year (no inpatient at all this time around). So I got discharged about a month ago.
– The average day for OP starts at 9am. We go up, get weighed if it’s weigh-in day (M,W, and Thur), get snacks, eat snacks/check in about how our day was, go to two groups, have lunch, wrap-up for IOP until 2pm, school or another group for Day, snack/check out for Day until 3pm.
The inpatients follow a very similar schedule during the weekdays; as IP and OP are usually in the same groups.
– The meals were your standard Belmont meals. Lunch is almost always a sandwich, vegetable(s), dairy, and dessert. Snacks are things like peanut butter and graham crackers, cardboard (hard, tasteless cookies), granola bars, cereal bars, mini-muffins, and of course, juice.
From what I saw the breakfast and dinner menus haven’t changed much (though they have improved the vegetarian options somewhat). Get used to a lot of egg beaters in the morning.
– Meal-time for outpatients is usually very laid back. You can play games, though staff encourages having actual conversations. Meals for inpatients really depends on which staff member is present and how lively the current group of people is.
– They still give you two Boosts if you don’t finish your meal on time, refuse to eat, use too many rituals when you’re IP. Outpatients generally aren’t allowed to Boost at all (you’re expected to follow the meal plan and are allowed to Boost only once).
– For OP, you already have an awful lot of priviledges. For IP, it’s based on a level system. The priviledges you can get are using the bathroom without counting, going off of the unit for certain groups, eating with the outpatients downstairs, going out to eat with your family, etc.
– They still have psychodrama groups, weekend planning, biofeedback, family, addiction, music, art, movement, Qi Gong/Yoga/Meditations, food exploration, nutrition etc. Biofeedback with Stacey is a really good group if you’ve never done it before and you have problems with anxiety. Most of the groups are very helpful.
– My favorite aspect of Belmont this time around wa the new nutritionist. She’s an angel. My main problem with the program last time was with the old nutritionist, the new RD is willing to explain things to you and she actually takes what you say into consideration. She’s also a lot of fun, and I felt that I could trust her. (She also warns you which foods not to get. Some of the foods in Belmont aren’t good at all.)
– I guess what I liked the least was the lack of communication with the psychiatrist. You really had to nag t get to see him for a couple of minutes aside from the team meetings. Also a certain staff member (we called her The Face) that works during the day got on my (and everyone else’s) nerves.
– I would definitely recommend this program now. It’s changed a lot (staff-wise) from the last time I was there. It’s a much more beneficial experience to be there now.
– the RD tells you how much/how long you’re allowed to exercise if you’re outpatient.
– Like any other place, weekends = major boredom for IP unless you create your own games.
– If both you and the RD think that it’s okay to know your weight then she’ll tell you once a week.
– The avg length of stay varied. I was there for 2.5 months (OP only this time). Some people were there for 3+ months (both IP and OP), others were only there for a few days.
– Anyone from ages 12 to 60+ can be there.
i was there earlier this year. the staff are really nice and supportive- i really liked all of them. meals aren’t really too bad- typical hospital food. lots of egg beaters haha…i’m guessing if you were there before you remember that. they do accommodate vegetarian diets, which i definitely appreciated. it’s a small unit, so there are never that many patients at one time…when i was there we had 6 inpatients and 4 partial patients. everyone was really supportive of each other and it was a very recovery-focused community. as for bedrest, under 68% is full (you have to be IN bed all day, except for meals/snacks, which you are wheeled to, you can have 1 phone call per day, and you can only shower every other day. and no sharps.) and then 70%-73% is modified (you can be wheeled to groups, but have to spend all free time in bed. you can shower every day but have to be monitored and timed, and you can’t have sharps. you still only get 1 phone call per day) for over 73% you’re on level 1, and then you can go from there to level 2 and 3, where you gradually build up more and more privledges (getting to go off unit with staff, going outside for smoke breaks/fresh air breaks, using sharps, eating lunch in the cafeteria etc.) they don’t offer any housing for partial, but they have people use the hosts for hospitals program a lot ( http://www.hostsforhospitals.org ) they aren’t in network with any of the local ronald mcdonald houses though, which kind of sucks. i don’t have any info with the whole medicare/disability situation, but i hope the information i did have helped. best of luck
When were you there?
march 2010
Describe the average day?
wake up at 6:30, weights/vitals, can check out sharps, breakfast at 8:15, smoke break/fresh air break, community meeting, snack at 10:15, groups until lunch at 12, smoke break/fresh air break, groups until snack at 3:15, more groups, usually some free time too, dinner at 5:15, smoke break/fresh air break, mst group, visiting hours, snack at 8:30 or 9 (i forget…) another smoke break/fresh air break, free time until lights out at 11. (you can check out sharps again at 10)
What were meals like?
everyone’s trays come up on a cart from the hospital cafeteria. there’s a little dining room/kitchen with a long table that we all sat at together…with one staff at each head of the table. staff doesn’t eat with us anymore, but they talk and we played games and it’s really pretty laid back. and you can microwave your food, which i really appreciated. if you don’t want to eat whatever you have, you can just say you want to boost it and put it back on the cart before the end of the meal, and drink your boost within the 45 minute time frame. you don’t have to wait until the meal is over.
What sorts of food were available or served?
nothing that bad, really. there isn’t much variety, which i personally liked, and they do accommodate vegetarians. here’s a sample day on meal plan C.
breakfast- 1/2 c. egg beaters, 1 eggo pancake with 1 butter, 8 oz. 2% milk
snack- 8 oz. apple juice, nutrigrain bar
lunch- veggie burger on bun (their veggie burgers are SO good!), 1/2 c. carrots, oatmeal raisin cookies, 8 oz. 2% milk
snack- fresh fruit, 8 oz. apple juice
dinner- macaroni and cheese, 1/2 c. veggies, 8 oz. 2% milk
snack- chewy granola bar, 8 oz. milk
i can pretty much remember all of the meals. lunches were: grilled cheese sandwich, PB sandwich, veggie burger, hummus sandwich. dinners were: macaroni and cheese, bean and cheese burrito, pasta with feta and veggies, tofu and veggie stir-fry, spinach and mozzerella pasta roll-ups, manicottis. breakfasts were always either egg beaters or cottage cheese and then stuff like oatmeal, french toast, pancakes, cereal etc. and you could always choose between 2 options for each meal/side item. and you could always sub milk for yogurt.
Did they supplement? How did that system work?
if you don’t eat they offer you boost (regular, not plus.) the amount you get varies according to your meal plan. and once you get to the very highest meal plan, they’ll require you to take a boost or a boost pudding with each snack and a CIB with each meal. there are 7 meal plans. (A, B, C, D, E, F, G)
What privileges are allowed?
it’s all level based.
bedrest- you have to be in bed ALL day, except for when you are wheeled to meals, and you get an 8-minute shower every OTHER day. you have to leave the door cracked when you use the bathroom, shower etc. you can have 1 phone call per day.
modified best rest- you can be wheeled to groups/meals etc. and you can shower every day, but you still have to leave the door cracked, and you can still only have 1 phone call per day.
level 1- usually your first 24 hours (unless you’re on bedrest) you can make unlimited phonecalls, can go to all groups, can go outside for smoke breaks, can have visitors
level 2- usually after your first 24 hours as long as you have been eating/complying. all the same privileges as level 1 but you can also check out your “sharps” (razors, tweezers, nail polish, blow driers, hair straighteners, makeup etc.) and you can go to groups off the unit (ceramics, yoga etc.)
level 3- all the same privileges as level 1 and 2, but you can also go outside with visitors and can eat lunch in the cafeteria on wednesdays.
Does it work on a level system?
kind of just explained that..
What sort of groups do they have?
nothing that good. the basics…nutrition education, family dynamics, stress managment etc.
What was your favorite group?
ceramics. we got to go down to a studio off the unit and actually make our ow ceramics. it was kind of fun.
What did you like the most?
the other girls and the staff were really really nice and supportive. it’s such a small group that it’s very tight-knit and family-like.
What did you like the least?
a lot of the clinical staff didn’t really seem to know what they were doing. and there are SO many residents and nursing students etc. it didn’t feel very professional.
What level of activity or exercise was allowed?
not much. i mean, it isn’t one of those programs where they yell at you for standing up or shaking your foot, but there’s no like, formal exercise…except for yoga.
What did people do on weekends?
there are visiting hours from 1-3 and then from 3:30-5, and then 7-8:30. other than that, people really don’t do much.
Do you get to know your weight?
once a week.
How fast is the weight gain process?
2-4 pounds a week.
What was the average length of stay?
it varied. usually around 3 weeks inpatient and then 3-4 PHP.
What was the average age range?
it varied a lot. when i was there the youngest was 12 and the oldest was 58.
What kind of aftercare do they provide?
they have a PHP program and an IOP program, but no outpatient.
Do they help you set up an OP treatment team?
yes.
How many IP beds?
i think about 8?
How many patients in PHP or IOP?
it’s a really really small unit. i think about 8 inpatient and usually like PHP.
Would you recommend this program?
i don’t think it’s like great but it’s not horrible either. i didn’t find it particularly helpful, but i know some people who did.
Any recent reviews? Do they have a minimum weight requirement? How much time do they allow for meals and snacks? I think I read that they put people on bed rest until they reach 68% IBW, is that still the case? Do they allow any laptop and/or cell phone time?
Is anyone willing/able to share anything about the IP program from a stay in 2015? Belmont is local and the only alternative to Renfrew in the area, so I’d appreciate ANY info/insight you can offer 🙂
I am looking to transition in a few weeks from an inpatient facility to a partial
PHP program. Belmont is on of the programs close to my home area, on my list of possibilities. I do know much about Belmont. Can someone do a review on their PHP partial day program? What are meal plans like? Is it manageable? what is the typical length of stay? What is the program like in general? What are the specific rules? Did you find it helpful? Any information is helpful! Thanks.
HI L, I haven’t been on here in a long time if you could contact administration they have my contact and will give it to you. Id really like to talk to you . Still really needing to find somewhere. This is Anonomous1. Thanks . if I don’t hear from you ill just put it on here.
When were you there:
March 2014
How many patients on average?
It varies. There were only four other ED patients when I came in. There were 12+ by the time I left.
Does it treat both males and females? If so, is treatment separate or combined.
They treat both and therapy is combined. There weren’t any guys when I went in this time though.
How often do you see a medical doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist (therapist), nutritionist, etc?
I saw the medical doctor twice during my three-four week stay. The psychiatrist was everyday. Therapist was roughly once a week. A lot of staff took personal/medical leave, vacation, etc, so there were some bumps in regards to individual therapy. Nutritionist once a week. The current nutritionist (as of March ’14) seems a bit insincere to me, which was awkward.
Social worker is your family therapist and you see them once a week. I won’t go into detail or else this whole review would amount to one big rant, so I’ll just say that I sincerely hope that none of you get stuck with the social worker that was assigned to me.
What is the staff ratio to patients?
Not sure, but there certainly weren’t enough staff members around in the evenings. There were many things I saw that had changed over the years in an effort to cut down on costs. Wouldn’t surprise me if this is related.
What sort of therapies are used? (DBT, CBT, EMDR) etc?
A mixture for the most part. Some CBT, some DBT, some psychodrama therapy until the wonderful therapist who ran that group left “for the interim???” Art therapy, music therapy, and occupational therapy were also involved.
Describe the average day:
I don’t remember much about the schedule. Things got particularly boring here, so everything kind of blended together in my head. Get up at 6 am for vitals, then shower or sleep. Breakfast at 7:15ish. Group, free time, group, free time. Lunch. Meal processing group. Group/School for adolescents I think. Free time, snack, free time- lots of free time. Dinner, free time, snack, free time/shower. Don’t remember when adolescents had to go to bed, but adults had to go to their rooms after 11pm. Some of the staff members would let us stay up later than that though. Things were usually pretty chill and stress free at this time.
What were meals like?
I was impressed with how much Belmont’s meals had improved since I had last been there. There were far more vegetarian options that actually varied a fair bit. Lots of eggbeaters still involved, but I didn’t like those so I opted for whatever the other option was. Lunch was usually the standard Belmont sandwich with vegetables, dairy, dessert, etc. Dinner varied. Snacks rotate every two(?) weeks. Expect something like juice and a fruit, or dairy with granola bars, popcorn, etc.
We often played games or tried to maintain some lighthearted conversation to lighten up the mood during meals. Staff was very helpful in this aspect. Lots of support and encouragement between patients that had gotten close, etc.
Did they supplement? How did that system work?
Boost as always. Vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate shakes. Boost chocolate pudding. There were also some Resource, but I can’t remember what flavors those came in.
The amount of Boost you had to consume depended on a) your meal plan and b) whether you’d eaten or not + how much of your food/what food items you completed during your meal.
What is the policy of not complying with meals?
Supplement. So this too often and you might get tubed. If you outright refuse to eat or supplement, you’ll get dropped a level or ten, might be put on bedrest, might get tubed, etc. It also largely depending on your individual circumstances,
Are you able to be a vegetarian?
Yes, but only ovo-lacto. No veganism and you need a doctor’s note stating that you’re lactose intolerant if you want to switch your dairy out for soymilk. They really got the vegetarianism thing down by now though. I wasn’t forced to eat anything with gelatin in it this time around as they acknowledged that wasn’t vegetarian friendly.
What privelages are allowed?
You get to go off unit to ceramics if you’re on level two or above. There are several other things you’re allowed to do when you get to level three and up, but I never got that far this time, so I can’t remember. I know that you get to have off unit visits at some point.
Does it work on a level system?
Yes.
How do you earn privelages?
By going up a level, which means complying with rules, eating 100%, no self harming, etc.
What sort of groups do they have?
CBT, DBT, psychodrama, art, music, occupational, etc. There’s also a cooking group once a week where the group makes something. you’re usually allowed to sub whatever you make in for one of your snacks later in the day.
What was your favorite group?
My favorite groups were the ones with the staff member who “left for the interim.” I’m still not sure what was meant by that, but I really hope that she’s okay. She was a wonderful individual therapist for the short amount of time that I had her, a great group therapist, and a strong support. This all applies to every time I’ve been to Belmont. She’s the best and I hope she comes back well and happy.
What did you like the most?
Interacting with some of the other patients, particularly my roommates.
What did you like the least?
This program is currently suffering from a several lack of consistency and care as displayed by several staff members. Many staff members- awesome. Others, not so much. Several evening staff repeatedly made fun of certain patients. Some of them would also let us get away with things that were not okay. We’d also sometimes be left to our own devices for hours at a time. Not a tech or nurse in sight. Good luck if you need to use the bathroom or are in pain.
My own social worker did nothing for me. The other social worker was the one who tried to do things that I needed my own social worker to do. I get it. Shit happens, social workers often take the brunt of the paperwork and phone calls, etc. I wasn’t expecting her or anyone else to drop everything for me at the tip of a hat. I would have understood if my sw had been busy, but she would often drop by during my private legal phone calls and sit for some time before leaving without a word. If she had the time to eavesdrop on my legal conversations that had nothing to do with Belmont, then I really do not understand how she couldn’t find the maximum five minutes it would take to get me hooked up with one of the private phones in the first place. Again, stopping here so this review doesn’t turn into a full on rant.
Would you recommend this program?
Honestly? I would not personally recommend this program as it currently is to anyone unless they have no other option due to location, insurance, etc. It can be helpful if you’re able to tolerate the bs that you will come across and they certainly won’t allow you to passively kill yourself through your ED. They do their best to keep you from engaging in disordered behaviors. They just seem to have hit quite the rough patch at the moment, so if you can go elsewhere, then do it. Most of the people I was with in March relapsed immediately after discharge or some time after. I myself came out worse than I did going in.
What level of activity or exercise was allowed?
No exercise allowed.
What did people do on weekends?
Movies, sleep, crafts, visits. Weekends here are like weekends in nearly every other ED program/psych hospital- boring. Nothing much that can be done about that.
Do you get to know your weight?
You have to ask your nutritionist. The current nutritionist was pretty lax about telling you your current weight during your weekly session.
How fast is the weight gain process?
Roughly 1-2 lbs a week , I think.
What was the average length of stay?
About three weeks from what I saw.
What was the average age range?
13 (or was it 12?) to mid or late 60s. Age is not an issue. I’d say that the avg age during my stay was in the mid 20s.
How do visits/phone calls work?
There are visiting hours everyday though I don’t remember what they are. You can use either one of the two public phones whenever you want as long as there isn’t a group or meal going on.
Are you able to go out on passes?
Unsure. There used to be something similar to this, but I didn’t see this happening this time. I don’t know if they currently do passes.
What kind of aftercare do they provide? Do they help you set up an OP treatment team?
Your treatment team is responsible for setting your aftercare plan up. The person who is mainly responsible for this is… your social worker. Since I had the sw that I had, I was royally screwed when it came to an aftercare plan. She wanted me to go to a place that “has lots of DBT.” I had been to that place before while taking my own grandmother to her therapist there. I knew very well that DBT was not a thing that happened in this place and told her as much. I also pointed out that this particular place was on a walk in basis, not by appointment. She fumbled about for a few seconds looking for an excuse before she finally settled on the “fact” that I would “be more comfortable in a predominantly Hispanic environment.” …What? I’m majoring in English, my Spanish sucks, the therapists there can barely speak English themselves. She finally “settled” the matter by saying that my stepfather, who is in no way involved in my treatment, would probably feel better “in such an environment.” I prefer to think that I misinterpreted what I heard because those comments rubbed me in all the wrong ways.
Other?
I do have to thank Belmont for bringing out a side of me I didn’t know I possessed. I now have no problem speaking up for myself and standing my ground due to all of the bs I had to deal with in that place. I really do hope that Belmont’s ED program gets itself together again. I have no doubts that with just a few changes, this program could become the best in tri-state area again. It’s a shame to see what has become of what was once such a helpful program.
Anyone be willing to provide a more recent review and answer some or all of my questions? I’m curious about the menu choices and if you can select all your meals as well as request replacements for certain foods (ex. orange vs. apple or even type of dessert/snack. For example, I hate slimy overly cheesy foods because they make me kind of nauseous so will they offer other choices.)
Can you go back to your room during breaks?
Are they really strict about bedrest?
Can I bring crocheting and crochet during groups?
Any computer time or cell phone time?
Fresh air breaks and/or outings?
Interaction with mood disorder patients?
Help with prescription drug (ex. pain med or anxiety med) dependance?
Monitoring meals? Do they watch you like a hawk? Can you choose where you sit?
Can you request appts. with your therapist, nutritionist, psych and nurses?
What’s the head psych like? Willing to listen? Open to various medications and help with pain relief?
Are there groups or activities even in the evening or do you end up sitting around for hours stuck with nothing to do?
Can you warm up your food and/or toast breads? Coffee/tea with meals?
Are they quick to tube?
How are they with older patients? I”m around 40yrs. old
What is the weight gain like? Do you get to know your weight? If not, can you ask? Will they discharge if you are at least 75% IBW?
Thanks a ton….I am also looking into Brandywine so if you’ve been to both any recommendations/comparisons/contrasts would be much appreciated!
Oops…meant anonymous 1
I was there in the fall of ’12. The patient’s weight ranges were varied, so even at a higher weight you will feel comfortable seeing as not everyone is extremely underweight. We had patients who were very thin & those who were very overweight. Everyone was treated equally by staff and other patients alike.
There was a lot of egg beaters, but you can switch things around while still working within the meal plan. Breakfast was often cereal, egg beaters, greek yogurt, toast w/ butter, and pancakes. Lunch was often peanut butter & jelly, a veggie burger, a turkey club, salad, veggies, and I think there was also tuna salad. (I am pretty sure lunch is almost always some sort of sandwich). Dinner was often pasta, macaroni and cheese, meatloaf (I think), chicken breast, fish… those are the only ones I can remember. I think the menu switches every two weeks and they are rotated. I think there were two snacks: one after lunch and one after dinner. They were often Nature Valley granola bars, graham crackers, white cheddar popcorn, and Cheez-it’s in the evening. After lunch it was always a fruit and a dairy- you choose between a fruit juice/piece of fruit and a milk/yogurt. In example: a fruit and a milk, yogurt and a fruit, yogurt and juice, juice and a milk.
I was very, very unhappy with the rate at which they had me gain weight though. I gained 10+ lbs in just under two weeks and I entered at a slightly overweight bmi. Needless to say, I was angry. The nutritionist would not reduce the meal plan.
Most of the time, the environment felt calm and structured, but a few times staff would not communicate very well resulting in confusion between patients in relation to rules- one staff member would allow one thing that another would not and this resulted in stress and tension. Sue, the director is strict, but she tries to be friendly and accommodating. Many of the staff are very open and warm. Specifically, the techs and nurses. The nutritionist is lovely as well as the therapists.
The classes were average, most are rather boring. If you are IP, bring things to do. The weekend is terrible- classes are not offered and there is a lot of down time.
While I was there we were weighed everyday in the morning along with vitals. You will be weighed in a gown. The doctor is kind and will listen to your concerns. If you are over eighteen, you are allowed to have one cup of coffee a day and are allowed out for fresh air/smoke breaks a couple of times a day. I am pretty sure that if you are a minor you are not allowed out.
If you do not finish a meal you will be asked to drink Ensure. They do not care if it is only a bite- you will be asked to drink the entire carton. When your meal plan is bumped up to the next level you will be asked to drink two. You can refuse supplements, but it will result in loss of privileges and level. I am not sure if this is for everyone, but if you are Bulimic you will have to count aloud while in the bathroom. Eventually, once you are at a high enough level you will no longer have to count. Bathrooms are locked 30 mins after snack and an hour after meals. You can use one in emergency, but a staff will wait outside the door and you will have to count regardless of disorder. Bathrooms are unlocked at night.
They do do bed rest, but it is only as necessary. There was no one on tube feeding while I was there. I am not even sure they accommodate it. There is often a sort of meal processing group after meal times. They do offer visiting hours and you will be allowed to use the phone at different times throughout the day. They offer individual and group therapy.
During meal time, the will always be two techs at the table. One at either end. They will often play games with you while you eat if you ask. They often play music as well. There is a time limit for meals and snacks, but if you are having a tough time they may allow you extra time to eat. You are not permitted to get up and move about during meal time and are watched like a hawk, but the staff try to make it as comfortable, supportive, and casual as possible. You cannot heat your food in the microwave for very long. Certain things are considered behaviors and aren’t allowed such as cutting your food into little pieces, wiping and dabbing food on napkins, hiding food of any sort, eating a sandwich with utensils- this one was very, very hard for me. You will only be allowed to cut the sandwich in half. You cannot drink your coffee/tea with a spoon. You can’t do any sort of food combination they see as weird. If it comes on the tray you are expected to eat it, even if you genuinely don’t like it. You are required to drink the milk left in a cereal bowl, scrape the dish, and eat any larger ‘crumbs’ you may have left. They will call you out for anything they deem unacceptable and they do NOT compromise. If you keep using these behaviors too many times during a meal they may take your meal and give you a supplement instead. They will check your napkin, under lids, on the bottom of the tray, in the cups, in cartons and wrappers. They always pick up your drink and shake it to make sure you finished it and didn’t spit food into it.
The supplements are Ensure. They have vanilla and chocolate shakes. I also think they have the pudding ones. I am not sure though.
You are not allowed to keep sharps, but will be allowed to use them in the morning before breakfast. You are not allowed cell phones, Ipods, cameras, and like things. You aren’t allowed into your room for an hour after meals and thirty minutes after snack. Exercising is a big no-no. You can shower in the morning or at night. They do have shampoo/body wash as a combo, but I highly suggest you bring your own is possible.
Has anyone been to Belmont recently? Also, do people come from out of state or is it all PA?
I was there a couple of years ago and I”m from Md/DC area. Some people were from Jersey too but I’m sure any state is accepted.
PA, NJ mostly. I was from about 3 hours away though. Go there over Renfrew for sure! If you want more options, look into Rogers and ERC (both have inpatient residential and PHP w/ housing)
Was there Jan 2013. It wasn’t my favorite place but def WAY better than Renfrew. First of all, the staff who work there actually care. Most of the techs really put effort into their jobs, especially the guy who works on most weekdays. The groups pretty much suck and aren’t helpful but the people who work there make up for it. The nurse is a sweetheart although a bit eccentric. The therapists for the most part seem good and definitely are dedicated and the social workers are phenomenal! Overall environment and atmosphere is much homey than Renfrew and other IP places (I know ,weird, because its IP and Renfrew is residential). The snacks are not too bad, the food isn’t great but you can always get a veggie burger or PB &J if you don’t what’s on the menu. The dietician there is AMAZING! She’s so sweet and funny- definitely reasonable about weight ranges, too. I also liked Belmont because they really tried to help you. They didn’t penalize people from what I saw, and really wanted us to be successful. Psychiatrist was not my fave but again was a very nice person. I’d recommend their IP to anyone in PA over Renfrew. Its worth the drive if you are from PGH b/c a whole lot better than COPE/WPIC. Seriously, go to Belmont!! If you have more ?s please post on here and I will answer them!
I am currently at COPE/WPIC and absolutely hate it here. There is like no therapy and the no snack thing except what they limit at night is tough for a young male who needs so much food to fit into three meals. They are expecting me to gain an insane amount of weight and are not that easy to work with. It is like across the state too. So you have been to Belmont and COPE? I am hoping to transfer to a different facility and was thinking of Belmont as a possible option. Can you tell me as many more details about the facility as you can and what it might be like for a male. Are rooms open during the day and is there a lot of groups that run all day? Also, particularly, what food is available for a non-vegetarian and what all options for snack are there? Lastly, do you meet with the psychiatrist every day, and is there visiting hours every day? Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Additionally, what is the schooling like there for the adolescents?
any new reViews?
Any recent updates/reviews? Please….
I’d really appreciate an updated review, please! 🙂
Any new updates from this year (2012)? I may be going IP at the end of the summer.
I’m going IP in July and will be doing PHP and IOP there too, so when I get out of IP I’ll post 🙂
em can you please tell me about IP at Belomont. How do they deterimine wt. goal? do you get to pick your own food? Do you see a nutrionist and therapist and how often ? How are groups.
em its me anonomous1 you write me by private email. Can you update me on your stay last year inpatien and php. Can you call me?
Em I’d be happy to update you 🙂 not sure how I could get my number to you privately :-/
email me and who you want to contact and i can get you guys the info privately
admin, can you please get my number to em. I had to change emails so my new email is