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Admissions

Admissions

Admissions

Wyoming Behavioral Institute provides no-cost, confidential mental health assessments 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All mental health admissions are based on clinical necessity. We cannot offer diagnosis, counseling or recommendations online, but an admissions coordinator is available at 800-457-9312.

When you enter the admission area, you will be greeted by an admissions coordinator, nurse or therapist who will explain the admission process and inform you of items allowed on the unit. Visitors have a separate waiting area. Please be prepared to spend 30 to 60 minutes completing initial paperwork. Patients will be seen by their psychiatrist within 24 hours of admission.

To learn more about what you need to bring to the admissions process, refer to our frequently asked questions.

Wyoming Behavioral Institute Services

Willy Tophia

Willy Tophia, Admissions Director
Willy Tophia, R.N., is a Wyoming native who has dedicated his professional career to the care of others, and particularly special populations. Willy works collaboratively with hospitals, mental health professionals, people in crisis and their families to facilitate timely access to inpatient and residential care at Wyoming Behavioral Institute. He began his career at WBI in 1994, caring for patients as a licensed professional nurse. In 1997, he moved into the intake department as an assessment coordinator, and in 2018, was named Admissions Director. Willy has been commended for his Service Excellence and his team also has gotten a Service Excellence Award.

Important Documents to Bring

  • Form of ID
  • Insurance card
  • Emergency contact information
  • List of current prescription medications
  • Medical power of attorney or guardianship paperwork

No-Cost Mental Health Assessments

The goal of the assessment is to provide the patient with a thorough diagnosis and treatment recommendations.Our intake team is available 24/7. Appointments can be made by phone at 800-457-9312 or our online form, and walk-ins are always welcome. Following the assessment process, a referral will be made to the appropriate level of care based on each patients’ individualized clinical needs.

Assessments are designed to explore various issues including:

  • Suicidal thoughts and attempts
  • Self harming
  • Psychiatric disorders such as depression
  • Anxiety or schizophrenia
  • Sexual, physical or emotional abuse
  • Explosive behavioral disruption
  • Family problems
  • Alcohol and drug dependency

Tele-Assessments

Wyoming Behavioral Institute provides no-cost, confidential mental health assessments 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in person and by teleassessment. All mental health admissions are based on clinical necessity. We cannot offer diagnosis, counseling or recommendations online, but an admissions coordinator is available at 800-457-9312.

Seek Help Today

For more information or to arrange a confidential assessment at no charge, please call 800-457-9312. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you are experiencing an emergency, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.