Adara AstinMar 17

I need information (not money) to help out a friend in Switzerland. [Edited to add: they are a Swiss citizen.]

I have a friend in Montreux (Vaud) in serious crisis. They are considering voluntary self admission to a psychiatric facility. But there are obstacles:

- They have had terrible experiences in facilities in the past.
- They are on disability payments and are terrified of getting stuck with a bill they can't pay that ruins their life.

Can anyone in Montreux area recommend an appropriate facility that is guaranteed to be free and decent quality?

Or can you recommend where to go to get information and support for someone in Vaud who is in crisis?

This is high stakes situation, I live in a different country I don't need "let me google that for you" or random speculation, I need *reliable* information from people who know what they're talking about.

If anyone can help, I would be deeply grateful.

#Suisse #Montreux #Vaud #AskFedi

Show threadMartin Vuillème (he/him)Mar 18

@AdaraAstin I've had good experiences at fondation de Nant (nant.ch) and hospital Rennaz (0800 779 779), but can't tell for adult services and it might vary a lot between wards.

The 143 (general), 144 (ambulance) or 0848 133 133 (cantonal doctor) hotlines can also help if needed or provide other options.

CHUV is indeed an option.

@Nclt might suggest alternatives.

*edit: corrected cantonal doctor number

Show threadFabien Nicolet ✊ 🏳️‍🌈🏴Mar 19

@AdaraAstin @MartinVuilleme
Hi! I don't have much experience with adult psychiatry, sadly. Besides, my experience is based on very complicated psychosocial situations so it's not very reliable for you.

(sorry for the coming spam, i'm not that good in briefness in my native tongue, let alone in english.)

Show threadFabien Nicolet ✊ 🏳️‍🌈🏴Mar 19

@AdaraAstin @MartinVuilleme That being said, Nant (Vevey and Rennaz) has a crisis service with a 24/7 phone line that will be able to advise them. AFAIK, those line are good (if your friend had bad experience in Nant, they can call the CHUV, in Lausanne, they have a similar service). They will be able to direct them to a facility that has room, or will be able to meet them quickly for an appointment.

Nant : https://nant.ch/adultes-urgence-crise/ 0800 779 779
CHUV : https://www.chuv.ch/fr/fiches-psy/unite-urgences-et-crise-urgences-psychiatriques 0848 133 133

Psychiatrie et Psychothérapie de l’Adulte – Urgence et Crise | Fondation de Nant

Show threadAdara Astin
@Nclt @MartinVuilleme This is extremely helpful. Merci! 🙏 ❤️
Mar 21 at 9:52pmWeb