Hampton Behavioral Health Center

I have been here twice. Both times, my experience was horrendous. The first time I was admitted, I was 18 years old and put into the adult unit. It was "eh" until we were suddenly put into the geriatric unit. Then it absolutely sucked. We were no longer able to go out to the cafeteria to eat; meals were now delivered and we were stuck on the floor. Going to the cafeteria to eat was the only thing to look forward to during the day. Then this year I was involuntarily admitted in January into the dual unit only because I had marijuana in my system. I do not abuse any alcohol or drugs, and so found the forced, nightly AA/NA meetings to be useless. All of the staff were uncaring, especially Sharon. She treated all of us as if we were children, and was extremely snotty to all. My psychiatrist, Dr. Madison, seemed to want to leave as soon as he arrived. Many of the other patients disliked the staff as well. Very rarely did any of the staff actually treat you like a human being. The therapy here was a joke. It felt like a sadder, more depressed daycare. "Creative Therapy", as they called it, was more like ten minutes of coloring with music playing in the background, then twenty more minutes of listening to people present their artwork. Individual, one-on-one therapy does not exist here. You are forced to go to group (which happens 5+ times a day, depending on if the staff are on schedule), under the threat of a later discharge date. I recommend AGAINST this psych ward. I would shut this place down, had I the power and chance. Nothing would be more detrimental to yours or a loved one's mental health than being sent here. You will leave feeling worse than before. The only kind staff member was Keith. He actually took the time to talk to the priso...patients. He is the only staff member I would recommend speaking to. I also never received a diagnosis, which was one of the reasons I was admitted.
1 7 years ago (08-03-2018)

Don't b scared of this place. If u or someone u love needs help then this is the place to go.
5 7 years ago (05-06-2018)

I signed myself into Hampton house on my own free will. Once I even talked about leaving all I remember is 4 guys coming out of a room and dragging me down into a hallway. From there I was thrown into a room, strapped down to a gurney and forceably injected with a medicin so strong I felt like I was going to die. I remember drooling on myself just thinking “I’m going to die here.” For a horrible staff the doctor knew what he was doing because he did get my medicine correct after a few try’s (sadly you usually don’t get it diagnosed properly on the first shot. All in all the place saved my life but I thought the staff was terrible how they handled certain situations. I did like one staff member there who would have the therapy sessions. He reminded me of a drill sergeant but had empathy. Great guy but wish I could say that for the rest of that staff....
2 7 years ago (21-04-2018)

NOT A PATIENT. As a visitor we were greeted by an impersonal, mean, cruel lady who was everything but helpful. I can’t believe how rude this lady was. Never got her name but she was older and had red short hair. She never directed us to the correct place to go and you’re given a short amount of time so we spent most of it confused and misguided. I really hope this lady is fired. Disgusted.
1 7 years ago (14-02-2018)

My son has been at many many behavioral health facilities of varying intensity. Inpatient, Residential, PHP, IOP OP all over the country. Landing at Hampton turned him around. Better meds = the ability to move towards success. Andrea M found a great place called BWR in PA where he was able to complete a 30 day PHP. Now I am happy to say that he is in CA at an IOP and sober living facility which can be long term as long as he continues to move in the right direction. This place switched my son's direction after a long 10 months. Thank you! You made a difference for us.
5 7 years ago (07-04-2018)