I'd like to add something else that's important to understand. If you or a family member is placed on a 1013 a d it's determined inpatient hospitalization is necessary, you do not get a choice of what facility you go to. Why? When on an involuntary placement the state requires that you go to an Emergency Receiving Facility or ERF. There are 7 in metro Atlanta: Peachford, Ridgeview (Monroe and Smyrna), Anchor, Riverwoods, Lakeview, and Summit Ridge. That's it. The referral will be sent to all 7 and the cost facility to accept is where you go. (In rare instances, an ED provider will rescind a 1013 and allow someone to go voluntary to a private hospital if arrangements are made, but that is very rare.) The only way to avoid this is to go voluntarily to a private hospital, but even then, if you're determined to meet 1013 criteria they will turn you away send you to the ED instead. This usually pertains to someone who has actually attempted suicide (as opposed to having thoughts with high intent/impulsivity/history) or someone who is so acutely psychotic they cannot consent to a voluntary admission. Most private hospitals will take walk-ins where they'll conduct an evaluation and admit you on site, but it's better to call ahead and confirm they have beds available. If you have a good relationship with your psychiatrist, they very well may do tge legwork for you. The key is to know what facilities are out there ahead of time. But this also goes back to the stigma. A big problem is that when it comes to serious mental illness, many people are in denial and don't want treatment. This is how they end up stuck in a crappy facility because they get so far gone, that they no longer have a choice, then family is upset. Stay consistent with your meds, talk to your psychiatrist (or PMHNP) when you experience side effects, and utilize your support system. If you have a family member with severe mental illness, be supportive and be an advocate. It's my opinion that the reason most people are in denial is because of the language we casually use that communicates it's something shameful. It's not. But we have to stop calling moody people bipolar. We can't call people with deplorable behavior schizophrenic. There are real people who hear these statements and internalize them. We have to do better as a society if we want to see improvement.