Mental Health Inpatient Help

Hi all, so I’ve been struggling a lot with my mental health for a while and it’s recently gotten pretty bad. I’ve decided the best way forward would probably be admitting myself into an inpatient mental health facility.

I’ve researched and found that Retreat Doctors’ Hospital and Tucker Pavilion would be the most reasonable options for me. I tried calling Retreat, was transferred, then the line rang for a bit and was disconnected. Then I called Tucker and was told that to be admitted, I can’t just call. I’d need to go to the ER and they’ll assess me from there.

I don’t really know how any of this works, but I’m mainly concerned that if I show up to the ER and I’m taken in, I won’t have any clothes, toiletries, etc. I don’t have any friends or family who could bring these items to me after-the-fact.

So I came here to ask if there are any mental health hospitals in/around RVA where I can pack my things beforehand and get inpatient care without going to an emergency room first. Thank you!