Preparing for Hospitalization

Here’s some helpful information you’ll need to make your stay at Van Nuys Behavioral Health Hospital a better experience. To facilitate being admitted to the hospital, please call and speak to an intake representative at (800) 565-0558.

Pre-Admission Guidelines

The hospital provides several important recommendations for patients:

• Avoid wearing jewelry; remove all body piercings beforehand
• Leave valuables and money at home
• Do not bring laptops (hospital not responsible for lost or stolen phones)
• Bring a complete list of medications and allergies
• Hospital provides personal hygiene items

Advance Directive

An Advance Directive is a written statement of a person’s wishes regarding medical treatment. Its purpose is to ensure those wishes are carried out should a patient be unable to communicate them to a healthcare provider.

• Typically includes both Declaration and Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare
• Having both documents provides the strongest legal enforcement
• Our social services team is available to answer any questions
• Contact us at (818) 787-1511 for more information

Social Workers

Our social workers serve as patient advocates and advisors. Their functions include:

• Acting as patient advocates and advisors
• Assisting patients and answering family questions
• Managing crises and directing patients to appropriate resources
• Advising caregivers and counseling patients
• Planning post-discharge care and arranging aftercare services

For care-related issues, contact us at (818) 787-1511.

Contact Information

• 24/7 Mental Health Intake: (800) 565-0558
• General Inquiries: (818) 787-1511
• Address: 14433 Emelita St., Van Nuys, CA 91401