St. Clair County Community Mental Health

To be honest I’m not sure why everyone hates this place, usually when you’re going to a place like this, medication and therapy will be in the question, so will other forms of help, you’re here to get mentally well, at least that’s what I came here for, I’ve been with CMH since I was 9 years old. Now 20! They have lots to offer in all honesty, I’ve been diagnosed with Consistent Depression, PTSD, ED, social anxiety, Bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder, and it’s definitely not easy to live with, some people struggle with finding the right medication for them, and that’s been me since I was 9 years old.

I’ve been on multiple medications and to no prevail unfortunately, but that isn’t the prescribers fault, some medication just generally doesn’t work for others like they do for some, we’re all different and I’m still on that journey with finding what works best with my new prescriber here, she mentioned to me that they can do blood tests here to find out what medication is compatible with YOU, And what side effects are more likely to occur, which I’ll be taking! So I definitely recommend you to do that if you’re serious about your needs.

I’m currently on 3 medications for my mental health and will be receiving a 4th, and I sure hope it helps! I’m ready to be free of dealing with my mental battles. If you’re worried about being on too many meds and think “4” is too much, don’t hesitate to let them know that and they’ll most likely find other medications that battle multiple things at once, rather than having to take much more than you’d want. But there definitely isn’t a cure all pill XD

If your psychiatrist or prescriber isn’t listening to your needs or what you’d like to be on, there is other ones within the same building, either virtually or in person. Just go and do that before quitting entirely with this mental health service dealing with medication, same goes with therapy, find other therapists before you go transferring.

I know mental health is hard and is a struggle, trust me. I’ve lived that route my entire life, but just try your best to not give up.. and try to put faith and hope into your treatments and who you’re working with to battle with that you go through. I know not everyone’s experience will be the same as mine, but I’ve had some prescribers and therapists I absolutely hated from here, and that’s why I switched to different ones within the same building and finally found ones who I feel listen to me.
I’d rate this place 5 stars for never giving up on me, and accepting me back when I gave up on them, they’ll try their best to listen to you, and will do what they can to help you, giving you resources and recommendations, etc So hopefully your experience here won’t be too bad.

And if you feel they’re putting you on too much medication, or are doing something you don’t quite feel comfortable with, just let them know that, and if you’re a minor explain that to your parent or guardian! So that you can both discuss that to the person you’re seeing. And hopefully all goes well.

And like I said this is just my experience and I cannot speak on the behalf of others, but I do have faith that you’ll get the treatment you need, just don’t forget to tell them how you’re truly feeling.

Ps, Best of wishes to current you and future you! You’re here for a reason, don’t waste that💕

Very good life scales class and many other resources for people with mental health issues

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Been going here off and on for 5 years now. More on then off and they still don't know what's wrong with me my meds Daily confusion I just wanted some help I still want and need some help but there are good people at this place just fire feeling between.

Smoke free campus for people with mental health issues?for some this is all they have. They posted banners ...ash trays .and now even gone as far as removing the bench outside not thinking about the people who have physical disabilities that cant stand for long periods .They removed it because people were sitting and smoking well guess what i seen someone smoking in the very spot the bench sat ..this is so unfair to the innocent people who need to sit to me s violation of disability rights.I cant believe they have gone this far to me extreme.Mybe you should hire security for the campus like the hospitals do and put the bench back for people who need it

Evil drug pushing life destroyers, I'm watching my loved one, who had depression and anger issues now in full blown psychosis from the numerous drugs these foul human beings doused her with, and she now has toxic neuropathy as well.They will stand before The Living God one day! Do not seek help at this place, your very life depends on it!

Dont expect them to care ..it's apparently just a paycheck ..told me my son case is closed he has met his goal? Not true at all!..There is a difference in the problem is fixed and the fact it is not .and the fact that you just don't want to work on the case.Simple truth problem still occurring and not fixed but I don't want your case.Please hire professionals that care!

DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU DON'T HAVE TO THEY TREAT PATIENTS EXTREMELY BADLY AND HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO VIOLATE A LOT OF PATIENCE RIGHTS I HAVE BEEN GOING HERE OFF AND ON SINCE 2010 AND I'M IN THE PROCESS OF LEAVING BECAUSE THEY LITERALLY LET THEIR CASEWORKERS AND THERAPISTS PSYCHOLOGICALLY DAMAGED THEIR PATIENTS WITH NO CONSEQUENCES

This organization violates your human rights in a major way.

Non-,receptive. Rude

It just sucks