Professional Referral Information

Do you have a patient struggling with their Mental Health? In Crisis?

The following professional referral information tool will assist health care professionals get timely access to crisis mental health care for their care recipients.

At BryLin, we recognize the important relationship between a health care professional and their patient. Timely access to all levels of care is our priority, especially in times of crisis. Our dedicated, caring and experienced staff will ensure your patient is treated with dignity and respect as we support them in their journey towards healing, wellness and recovery.

You are not alone. Help is available.

A. Short-Term Inpatient Mental Health Care:

In some severe cases, mental health disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, and psychotic symptoms (hallucinations & delusions) can best be treated in an inpatient psychiatric environment. If your patient is in crisis and needs immediate assistance, call BryLin Hospital, a psychiatric hospital providing short-term, crisis stabilization for children, adolescents, and adults.

I. Attention healthcare providers:

Looking to admit a patient to BryLin Hospital? We can help!

    1. Fill out the ⇒ Referral Information Tool ⇐ – This form provides key details about your patient.

    2. Fax the completed form to (716) 777-7666.
    3. Call the admissions department at (716) 886-8200 ext. 2264. This confirms we received the referral and allows us to follow up with the patient or their guardian.

We will contact the patient or their guardian shortly after receiving your referral information.

*Please note: This information is intended for licensed mental health professionals in the community, such as therapists, social workers, and psychiatrists.

II. Attention referring hospitals:

⇒ ARE YOU A REFERRING HOSPITAL: Click here to see Referral Process & Legal Documents needed to transfer a your patient to BryLin Hospital ⇐ 

BryLin Hospital can accept voluntary patients 7 days a week by calling our admissions department at (716) 886-8200 ext. 2264.

BryLin Hospital will accept involuntary referrals only from referring Hospitals.

    • Avoid long waits in an emergency room.
    • Speak with a psychiatric registered nurse confidentially.
    • We’ll check your insurance benefits for you.

*** IMPORTANT: PLEASE CALL FIRST ***
We DO NOT have a psychiatric emergency room.
We DO NOT provide emergency psychiatric evaluations.
* Most insurances and Medicare accepted.
* Straight Medicaid is not accepted for ages 21-64
* Some managed Medicaid plans are accepted.
* Private pay and most major credit cards are also accepted.

Arrangements can be made for private payment and BryLin accepts most major credit cards.
*** Canadian patients seeking mental health care are welcome.

B. Ambulatory ECT referrals:

Are you a Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), or Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) looking to refer your patient for ambulatory ECT?

Providers are encouraged to please call the ECT Department directly at 716-886-8200 ext. 2196.

• Learn more about BryLin’s Center of Excellence ECT Treatment Program ⇒ BryLin Ambulatory ECT Program Description

• See here for Pre & Post Ambulatory Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Instructions ⇒ BryLin Ambulatory ECT Instructions

• Download the BryLin Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) brochure here ⇒  Center of Excellence ECT Program Brochure

For more information, please call the ECT Department at 716-886-8200 ext. 2196.

**See our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information on what you can expect and what you CAN and CAN NOT bring to the Hospital.

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