Mt Diablo Medical Pavilion

This is probably the best psychiatric facility that I know, and I have been diagnosed with bipolar since I was 16 years old so I should know. What I like about this hospital is they have enough staff to handle about 20 or so patients. The clinical psychologists and social workers are always there to talk to you and help you find resource in the community like group home (if you need one), support groups like AA, and other things. They run REALLY good groups here. THey also have creative therapy which unlike some hospitals (Fremont) it is not just COLORING!!! it is THERAPY. You have a staff assigned to you that you can check in with anytime and they wont leave you stranded in 3 minutes because a code is being called and a patient is going psycho! The visiting hours are long 2 hours I believe on weeksays, and 3−7/8pm I think on weekend. You can visit with your visitors in either of the day rooms or in your room. The staff don’t bug you every 15 minutes, the nurses are attentive. Dr. Towery and Dr. Gilbert are the best psychiatrists. Dr. Neril is and Dr. Tamaluvich are arrogant asses. Be forwarned.