Business Details
13 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Solutions
Founded in 2013, Restpadd Psychiatric Healthcare was established to address critical gaps in accessible mental health care within the North State region. Our facility in Redding, California, provides acute inpatient psychiatric services for adults experiencing mental health crises. We prioritize trauma-informed, individualized care, collaborating closely with patients, families, and caregivers to develop personalized treatment plans. Our multidisciplinary team, with decades of combined experience, offers comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, crisis stabilization, medication management, and coordinated discharge planning.We emphasize compassionate, evidence-based care in a safe, structured environment, ensuring patients receive treatment close to home. Our leadership team integrates clinical expertise with operational excellence, fostering a culture of dignity, autonomy, and resilience. We maintain strict safety protocols, including medical clearances and controlled admission processes, to ensure appropriate care delivery. Our commitment to community well-being drives continuous improvement in clinical practices and patient outcomes.
Services
Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Crisis Stabilization
Medication Management
Discharge Planning
Trauma-Informed Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We provide trauma-informed care developed through decades of clinical expertise.
- Our personalized treatment plans prioritize individual patient needs and recovery goals.
- We offer coordinated discharge planning for long-term wellness support.
- Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced psychiatric nurses and physicians.
- We maintain strict safety protocols aligned with California Department of Health Care Services standards.
Services
Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Our licensed facility provides acute inpatient psychiatric care for adults aged 18+. Services include 24/7 clinical monitoring, individualized treatment plans, and evidence-based interventions for mental health crises. Patients receive care from a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, and therapists.
Crisis Stabilization
We specialize in stabilizing adults experiencing acute mental health crises. Our structured environment and experienced staff ensure safety while implementing rapid intervention strategies. Treatment focuses on symptom management and transition planning for community reintegration.
Medication Management
Board-certified psychiatrists oversee personalized medication regimens tailored to each patient's needs. Daily physician evaluations ensure optimal treatment adjustments. Our approach integrates medication with therapeutic interventions for comprehensive care.
Discharge Planning
Our team develops coordinated discharge plans to ensure continuity of care post-treatment. Services include connecting patients with community resources, outpatient programs, and family support systems to maintain long-term wellness.
Trauma-Informed Treatment
We employ trauma-informed practices across all treatment phases. Staff training emphasizes understanding trauma's impact, fostering patient autonomy, and creating therapeutic environments that promote healing and resilience during recovery.
People
Kirt Edgar
CEO
Kirt Edgar combines clinical expertise as a registered nurse with business leadership experience. He graduated from Liberty University and Simpson University's School of Nursing, focusing on psychiatric care administration and organizational development.
Peter Cotsirilos
Medical Director
Dr. Cotsirilos has 33+ years of psychiatric experience. A Stanford and University of Illinois College of Medicine graduate, he specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions across diverse populations with evidence-based practices.
Wen-Chi Fan
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Fan, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner since 2015, holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Washington. She provides compassionate care grounded in 17+ years of mental health experience and advanced clinical training.
Meg Shiflet
Clinical Director
With 34+ years in social work, Meg Shiflet holds a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. She oversees clinical operations and staff development while maintaining a client-centered care philosophy.
Julia Kutschbach
Director of Nursing
Julia has 16+ years of nursing experience across mental health, ICU, and hospice settings. Certified in trauma nursing and advanced life support, she brings clinical expertise and a passion for patient-centered mental health care.
Questions
What services does Restpadd Psychiatric Healthcare offer?
We provide acute inpatient psychiatric care for adults, including crisis stabilization, medication management, and discharge planning in a trauma-informed environment.
Who can be admitted to Restpadd Psychiatric Healthcare?
Adults aged 18+ requiring psychiatric care at an inpatient level, with medical clearance and ambulatory capability, following clinical evaluation through appropriate medical channels.
What items can patients bring?
Patients may bring limited clothing, soft footwear, and essential personal items. Prohibited items include valuables, electronics, and any unsafe objects.
How long has Restpadd Psychiatric Healthcare been operating?
Restpadd Psychiatric Healthcare opened in April 2013 and has provided psychiatric care in Redding, California, for over a decade.
Is family involvement encouraged?
Yes, we actively involve families in treatment planning when possible, recognizing their critical role in long-term patient wellness and recovery.
