Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center: Behavioral Health Center of Excellence - Berkeley (CA)

5 /5 Cassandra Rosas: This place saved my life. The first time I came here, I was 12 years old. I was very scared but the staff were really nice and supportive. The program is really helpful, Id recommend this place to any child who is struggling with mental health. They also have a program to treat EDs. Ive been to the 3 East B adolscent psych unit multiple times, so Im very familiar with everyone. The therapist Emilio, Megan, and Susanna were so nice to me, and a nurse named Chris. I spent 2 of my birthdays here, my 13th and my 14th. They made it a fun time even if we were in a hospital:) The patients Ive been with were always really nice. Not much drama happens in this hospital. Thanks to this hospital, I am now happy in life, learning to cope with stressful situations. Thank you, Alta Bates.

4 /5 Holly Trief: Pretty much saved my son’s life. Big shout out to Dr. Arnold, the partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient program staff and for the nurses and aides. Good communication, open atmosphere (able to see the patient rooms and interact with nurses and staff during visits), and great Simpson’s chess game! Hospital facility is a bit dated but a shiny new hospital doesn’t always equate to the best care.

5 /5 Lindar K. Greenwood: Nothing like the horrible things you hear about psych wards. Ive been treated with the utmost respect (even as a trans woman), I was seen promptly by a doctor, psychiatrist, and social worker, and all staff has been absolutely amazing and sweet. This place has really helped me in a very dark time in my life.