WELCOME TO THE

Access Toolkit

This collection of resources is designed to empower you and give you the tools to help you or your loved one get access to inpatient/residential mental health and substance use disorder treatment facilities.

BD SUMHAC encourages you to take the necessary steps for your emotional safety. Reach out for crisis support today if you or your loved one has thoughts of suicide or self-harm.

ABOUT THE TOOLKIT.

I want to:

Respond to a Denial of Care

Talk with a Provider About Treatment Options

Prepare for a Referral to Inpatient or Residential Treatment

Discuss Bleeding Disorders with a Facility

“I became numb to these denials. It really wasn’t until I finally did get clean that I realized how unfair it was for them to deny me access because of my bleeding disorder.”

If you or a loved one has been denied access to treatment because of a bleeding disorder (BD), don’t give up!

People with BD are protected from discrimination under a federal law called the Americans with Disabilities Act and deserve access. After a denial, first contact your BD treatment team and share the BD SUMHAC toolkit with them.