Riveredge Hospital

Reviews 10

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John Doe

To call this "hospital" disturbing would be an understatement. The staff is lackadaisical and have no control over the patients here. Ive seen violent outbursts ranging from people starting fights in the "Day Room" to attacking kitchen staff bringing food to the floor during meal time. The "process groups" and other sessions they hold during the day involve a lot of yelling from staff members like Kenny. Contraband is widespread... if youd like a prison style tattoo or grab some pills from someone who has smuggled some in their butt (Im serious) you can definitely get them here. The doctors have no motivation other than to keep you here as long as possible. Dr. Goldberg is particularly notorious for trying to keep patients as long as possible. Your best bet to get out of this hell hole is to sign voluntarily (I know this seems counter-intuitive) and then force their hand to release you within 3 days. Theyll tell you that they can petition the court to keep you 5, 10 or 15 days but that isnt true. They have to release you. Also, if you are admitted into this den of hell you should immediately tell them you have outside therapy and ask them to write down (again Im dead serious) in your record that you arent going to hurt yourself or others. Say these words: "Dr. XYZ, at this moment I want you to write in my record with your pen that I am not at risk to myself and I do not want to harm any other individuals." Other hospitals all across the Chicagoland region use RiverEdge as a dumping ground for patients they dont know what to do with, especially those without the right insurance. So if you find yourself here I am sorry. Just try and do your best to get out of this land of madness and fraud as fast as possible.

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Barbara Lauger

My spouse stayed here for three weeks in 2014 for deep depression. He was released without improvement, unable to walk without falling, slurring like a stroke patient--and on a zombie cocktail of seven strong medications. Within two days an ER physician consulted a neurologist, who recommended discontinuing several medications. Within 24 hours of discontinuation, he could walk normally (no falling) and speak normally again. We had been advised to get a Parkinsons evaluation for him, but a number of the medications had side effects that mimicked Parkinsons, all of which disappeared when the toxic medications were discontinued. He was back in another hospital within a week since no improvement had occurred at Riveredge. Riveredge also lost all his clothing, for which they sent me a check for replacement value, and when presented with the facts of his care, never sent me a bill for his "care." I also complained to my insurance company, which should have asked for its money back. At least I tried to save them from wasting their money. My advice: AVOID THIS HOSPITAL!

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Crystal Orozco

When I tried to get into a outpatient program I got discriminated against because I had a service dog. They kept giving me the run around and lieing to me. First they kept saying well call you back and Id have to call back since they never did. One time she said hold on and let me get your file. I was on hold for 20 minutes! And how could I have a file if I wasnt a client! After that hold she said shed have to call back since her superviser was not there. When the lady finally called back she told me that there was conveniently a waiting list. Even though before that I had gotten interviewed for the program. My counselor called then after I told her that and another lady told her that there isnt a waiting list and wondered why I was told that. She said shed check out what happened & call back of course they never did. So that was when we just said forget it and moved on. Its against the law to deny a person services because they have a service dog. I was surprised and disgusted by there treatment towards me.

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Silver

I can honestly say this place saved my life. Granted it was scary at first I mean its a mental hospital and it was kind of ghetto but that only made the day less boring. I personally loved the food here they made amazing corn bread and have something different everyday. The nurses for the most part were sweet as can be. I was admitted here twice and went to outpatient. It took me awhile but after going here a few times I went from a straight D student to honor roll. The doctors are not the best in my opinion for inpatient but they make up for it with group and such. Also the education curriculum was at a 6th grade lever but other than that I loved Riveredge and would suggest it in a heartbeat to anyone struggling.

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emily moore

i went here i while i was 15 going on 16 and i was wanting attention from my parents and they use to make fun of thing that said or did at the the time. i am now 17 and i keep thinking back to how if i could of got more help from someone else or not running away i would of never been in the potion to being place there, i told them i had a baby and i was going to die and i was giving her up for adoption and her name was kamyama , but at the time i was pregnant none of it was true. they told me i was lying and kept me there for over 3 months.they are unprofessional, they mock they girls who go there, they do not help anyone and it just a poor social environment to help us young women and men with mental illness

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Mia E

This place is a mockery of Mental healthcare!! not sure why the doors are still open! my daughter 17 yr/old was admitted for depression anxiety and thoughts of suicide which increased when she was trying to get help while in their care, she had altercations with other girls her same age while the staff attitude towards it was no big deal Im sorry but thats unprofessional theyre rude that place is a mockery of Health Care , did not help my daughter one bit, it actually added to the stress they do not do anything positive for mental health you send your children there they will have added levels of stress on top of having mental health issues to deal with.

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Red Riding Hood Mystery

this was not a good place to be. the only thing I truly remember was that one of the teachers said that we couldnt eat halloween candy or else there would be raxor blades to cut our mouths. they also called everyone stupid, including me. when I told my parents they confronted river edge and took me out permanently. TEACHERS HAVE NO PRUPOSE OF CALLING A KID STUPID! DAFAUQ?

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Oke Doke

One of their employees is known for identity theft and has stolen personal information while employed at Rush and now doing the same at this hospital apparently thorough background checks arent required to work here or to be around people this person is also extremely hostile and very violent...

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Laura Vazquez

Marylin I forgot your last name buy I swear Im still looking for you!! You were my roomate and you were like a little sister i hope one day you read this pls pls contact me if you do!! We made a puzzle on the last day and you cried cause i left you alone and im sorry miss you!!

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Crystalline Wolf

Terrible experience. Made me regret ever, staying at that place. Staff members may be nice, but sometimes lose control of their own patients, several alerts such as what they called code green; for "patients fighting". Made me less comfortable to go to any hospital.

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