Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beyond Meds Rehabilitation Centre?
Beyond Meds Rehabilitation Centre is an Institute established for Psychosocial Rehabilitation of the chronically Mentally ill and the Substance dependence cases. The concept of Beyond Meds is known as Halfway Home wherein the patients are known as Residents and stay in a group with Supervision, Support and Care from the Professionals.
What are the Admission Formalities?
The admissions are accepted for Residential care treatment on the basis of referrals and recommendations of the treating Psychiatrist with the consent of the family or caregiver. Application for the admission should be made in a Prescribed forms (available at the centre) along with:-
to bring:
The Reference letter from the treating Psychiatrist, All the past treatment records and prescriptions, 2 photos of the Patient and Photo Identity and address proof of the patient and the Guardian, Bring necessary cloths and other belongings.
to do:
Complete all the file formalities with proper information, Provide detailed Case History of the patient and other information, Physical fitness from a Physician (If the patient is having any physical problem).
After a trial stay of two weeks, if the person is found suitable to avail the Rehabilitation facilities at this centre, he will be admitted accordingly.
How are the arrangements for accommodation?
We currently provide only shared accommodation – each room can occupy 2/3 residents together. We have an adequate number of Counselors, Nurses and other supporting Staffs to supervise and support. For more details please see facilities.
How do you decide about, whom the patient has to be accommodated with?
Initially, the patient will get admitted to the Observation Ward and he/she has to stay there till the acute symptoms get settled. This will help them, to understand the nature of treatment and develop motivation to follow the treatment. Counselors and other Professionals develop a working relationship with the client during this phase and motivate them to get in to the structured daily schedule and the other necessary treatment lines. Once they are settled, the patient will be shifted to rooms for the Rehabilitation Programme.
The criteria for accommodation is:
Severity of the illness/disturbances
Age
Health Conditions