Admissions Policies | Youth Psychiatric Care in Texas

What to Bring

Items sent prior to admissions or to be brought in person on day of admission:

Birth certificate
Social Security card
Immunization records
Documentation of dental exam (if completed within the past 12 months)
Last report card
Insurance cards
Any court documents applicable to custody rights of parents/guardians
All of current meds, we will review and return to you those we don’t need.
The most recent Discharge paperwork (if applicable), specifically regarding medications

Admission of your child will be unable to proceed without proof of immunizations, court documents and all guardian consents to admission.

Items to Pack:

Seven shirts/blouses
- no midriff, spaghetti straps, low dip plunging v-neck, off the shoulder, sleeveless (we are allowing sleeveless if we say they can go to edge of shoulder), tank tops
- shirts are to go to the edge of the shoulder
- no offensive designs/curse words, demonic, drug, gang, or sexual connotations/content
Seven pair of pants/shorts
- no ripped, torn or pant/shorts that have holes from wear or damage
- no pants/shorts with fashion tears above the knee, shorts must cover entire thigh.
- Leggings must cover all skin to ankle; shirt length need to be long enough to cover torso or below when wearing leggings
Seven pair of underwear/bras
- no underwire
- no revealing or exposed undergarment
- no body contouring or body hugging clothing
Seven ankle or footie pairs of socks
- no calf length
One pair of each:
- comfortable slip-on or Velcro shoes
- athletic
- slides or crocs
- shower shoes
Seven pair of pajamas/shorts/tee shirts for sleeping
- no ties or ribbons
One of each allowed:
- coat
- raincoat
Two of each allowed:
- light jacket/hoodies without draw strings or ribbons
Personal hygiene products
- shampoo/conditioner/body wash, mouth rinse/toothbrush/toothpaste, deodorant, brush/comb
- non-alcohol based products only
Summer only, Pool schedule is May-September
Two of each allowed:
- swim shoes,
- one piece swimming suit
- swim trunks along with swim t-shirts
- no ties or strings

Items you MAY bring:

Treatment teams maintain the right to determine the appropriateness of all items

Hair dryer, cordless electric shavers
- rechargeable is recommended
One each: chap stick/ lip balm
One each: Cards, puzzles, word searches
- basic only, not trading or character cards
- staples removed from word search books
- No Metal in book/booklets, including staples
Sunglasses, hat – No Metal in frames, screws or wires
Up to 2, maximum of 12” tall, toys or stuffed animals
NOTE: toys or stuffed animals 12” or smaller can be taken off the unit.
One medium-size stuffed animal or toy, up to 20” tall can be kept in patient room.
- No rope, zipper, strings, or holes in toy or stuffed animal.
- No Legos
- No battery operated or magnetic toys or “Contraband “items, see below.
Up to 2, hand-held stress balls or swish balls
Up to 4 age/content appropriate notebook-size books
1 journal, 1 coloring book, 1 sketch pad
- staples removed
- no metal spirals and no wires
1 pack non-toxic, broad-tip markers and/or crayons
- No metal, sharpener or fine point
Up to $20.00 for haircuts or outings
- will be kept in Business Office
Twin-sized personal pillow, blanket, bedspread
- All of our beds are twin-sized
- no bed sheets
Stamps, envelopes, stationary
Noise-cancelling headphones or ear plugs
- No metal
- Non-electric
Weighted blanket
Silicone spacers only for ear piercings
- do not bring extra
Several family member pictures, including pets, without frames
- No original pictures, nothing that cannot be replaced
- Small photo album – without metal
- no alcohol/drugs or inappropriate clothing in pictures

Please DO NOT bring at Admission:

Jewelry of ANY kind
- No necklaces
- No metal items
- Silicon spacers may be worn in place of earrings
- Piercings – Body, facial, tongue studs, loops or gauges
Make-up
False nails, false eyelashes, or metal barrettes – please remove before admitting
Cell phones, radios, mp3 players, cameras, flashlights, or any electronics entertainment devices
CDs, DVDs, videos or tapes, video games or any battery operated items, including watches
Musical instruments
Razors, knives, sharp edge objects or weapons,
Matches, lighters, vapors or any type of tobacco products or accessories
Glass items, i.e. – compacts or mirrors
Hard plastic or metal items, picture frames
Steel-toed or cowboy boots
Posters, clothing or books with drug, gang, sexual or demonic connotations/content
Snacks or foods unless on a special diet arranged with campus dietitian
Aerosols, nail polish/remover, cologne/perfume or any items containing alcohol,
Pens or permanent marking items or sharpener’s with blades
Belts, shoe laces, clothing with ties, paracords/survival bracelets, bandanas, scarves, or ligature items
Fidget Spinners
Flip Flops
Any alcohol based products
Anything valued over $50
Anything battery operated
No magazines

Please do not pack anything of high sentimental value in the event item is lost or damaged

Patients tend to accumulated items during their stay – we suggest you pack an empty/extra duffle bag for items they acquire during their stay. This will assist with packing and traveling when they are discharged.

Give Us A Call

Call Meridell Achievement Center at 512-528-2100 or 800-366-8656 to ask questions or make a referral. We proudly accept TRICARE® and most major insurance coverages.

Intake Form

Information Needed for Admission and Enrollment
Patient’s Name:
First Last
Date of Birth:
MM slash DD slash YYYY
SSN#:
Your Contact Information:
Include all Contact Numbers
Primary Parent/Guardian Name:
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone - Home
Phone - Work
Phone - Cell
Spouse Name:
Phone - Work
Phone - Cell
Email
Other Parent Name if Applicable:
- No Rights
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone - Home
Phone - Work
Phone - Cell
Spouse Name:
Phone - Work
Phone - Cell
Email
Emergency Contact Information:
(Non Parent/Guardian) Other than Listed Above
Name:
Relationship:
Phone Number:
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Insurance Information:
Subscriber Name:
Subscriber Date of Birth:
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Insurance Co.:
ID/Subscriber #
Employer:
Psychiatrist:
Name
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone number:
Fax number:
Email
Therapist:
Name
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone number:
Fax number:
Email
Primary MD:
Name
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone number:
Fax number:
Email
Any other Release needed for a provider / Probation, Education Consultant etc…
Name
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone number:
Fax number:
Email
Names of Hospitals / Residential Programs Patient has Attended Most Recently:

Name:

City:

State:

Zip:

School:
City/State:
Grade:
State of Birth:
Religion:

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