Toby House, Inc.

The Reason For Toby House
For over 30 years we have had the privilege of forming relationships with individuals struggling with serious mental illness. We are grateful for their willingness to share their lives and stories with us and with you through the pages that follow. View client stories.

Mental illness can exact a terrible toll on our personal lives. Disruptions in education and employment, estrangement from family and friends, and the dissolution of self-esteem and spirit are only compounded by the stigma that society casts on mental illness.

Many types of physical illness and injury can be readily diagnosed, treated, and cured. Recovery from mental illness, however, is often a lengthy healing process that relies on appropriate clinical therapy, as well as a trusting, effective working relationship between client and caregiver. It is not simply a matter of the patient following doctor's orders.

Admission to Toby House typically occurs when an individual requires a level of care that is not available through outpatient services. They are admitted through the Regional Behavioral Health Authority following a mental health evaluation. Because Toby House is a residential facility, the average length of stay for our clients varies depending on their condition and course of treatment.

Upon admission, each client is assigned a primary care coordinator. It is the responsibility of this staff member to become an expert on that client, and to help the person set goals and to measure progress. Client care is provided by a caring team of psychiatrists, social workers, and therapists. Staff members are very focused on continuing education and participate in ongoing training.

The clients of Toby House may come to us suffering from one or several psychiatric illnesses, among them major depression, bipolar disease, schizophrenia, personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive behavior, post-traumatic stress syndrome, self-injury, or eating disorders. All are very difficult challenges to overcome.

By combining compassionate care with innovative treatments designed to consider the whole person, Toby House takes a strengths-based wellness approach to helping individuals with mental illness understand, accept and reach their full potential.