Visiting MCES
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Who Can Visit
Visitors are limited to family (parents, grandparents, siblings, children, in-laws, aunts/uncles, cousins, spouses, significant others such as fiancee/fiance, life partner, caregiver, landlord) and sole support for patients with no family. No one under 18 may visit on the unit. Visiting hours are strict because patients receive intensive treatment, which includes evening group therapy.
Visiting Hours
Tuesday – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday – 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Visiting Information
- Only two visitors per visiting period are permitted.
- Patients may receive visitors of their choice providing that the visit does not interfere with therapy, activities, or other patients.
- Children under the age of 18 must be under the direct supervision of a responsible adult, if waiting in the lobby.
- Clergy, attorneys, and mental health professionals may arrange alternate visitation times.
- Visitors must display their hand stamp when entering and exiting the hospital/unit.
- Visitors must complete and sign the visitors pass when entering and exiting the unit.
- Visitors may be required to show photo identification prior to visiting.
- Lockers are provided for items that are not permitted on the unit. Keep the key and return the key to the locker when leaving.
- MCES is not responsible for items left in a visitor’s lockers.
- Please address any concerns regarding visiting with your primary nurse, treatment team or at community meeting.
- MCES reserves the right to deny a visit pending approval of the treatment team.
Warning
The passage of drugs, alcohol, flammables, or implements of escape to patients in this facility and/or otherwise aiding/abetting escape is a crime that will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Persons suspected of such a crime will be detained pending arrival of police. Infractions of visiting rules or providing false information will result in the suspension of visiting privileges. Visitors also agree to a search of his/her person and/or any items brought onto the unit. MCES reserves the right to deny any visit.
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