It is the policy of Napa State Hospital to ensure the right of individuals to receive visitors daily. Individuals also have the right to refuse to see visitors.

No more than four (4) visitors per individual will be allowed at one time, unless prior arrangements and approval has been granted. Visitors will only be allowed to visit one individual at a time.

Staff shall ensure the health and safety of the individual, visitors and employees. In addition, staff are responsible for the safety of the unit environment and the continuity of ongoing treatment activities.

Exceptions to this policy may be made by the Medical or Executive Director.

Monday – Friday 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, Holidays: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Attorneys and/or their representatives may visit during regular visiting hours (with the exception of weekends and holidays) without an appointment, if they do not require the private attorney room.

Attorneys wishing to conduct a private consultation with an individual must contact the Hospital in advance so that a private room may be reserved.

Minors may only visit when accompanied by an adult escort and with approval in advance by the individual’s Wellness and Recovery Planning (WRP) Team. The WRP Team approval requires written consent from the parent/guardian to submit a completed Minor Visitation Authorization form. This form can be requested from the individual’s social worker. The form will be kept on file in the individual’s record until the parent/guardian rescinds the consent.

If a minor is an emancipated adult, a certified copy of the court order for emancipation must be provided prior to a visit.

All minors, other than the emancipated minor, must be constantly supervised, accompanied to and from the restroom and remain in the immediate area of their parent(s), legal guardian, or immediate family member.

• All visitors must wear shoes or sandals.
• Visitors must be fully clothed – blouses with skirts, pants or bermuda shorts, or dresses for women; shirts with pants or bermuda shorts for men.
• Visitors may not wear clothing that exposes the breast, back area, genitals, or buttocks.
• Visitors may not wear any sheer or transparent garments.
• Except for religious headgear, visitors may not wear any hats in the Visiting Center.
• For security reasons visitors must not wear clothing that in any way resembles the state-issued clothing or Hospital Police’s uniforms (no dark brown or khaki colored clothing).
• It is recommended that all visitors leave their purses and other personal property in their vehicles if possible. If these items are brought to the Visiting Center, they will be placed in a locker and the visitor will retain the key.
• All visitors shall be processed through the metal detector and all property brought into the Visiting Center may be searched by Hospital Police.

Alcoholic beverages, drugs, poisons, weapons, cameras, recording devices are not allowed on hospital grounds.

The following items will not be allowed in the Visiting Center:

All visitors may bring the following items into the visiting areas:

One soft bound bible, or religious publications.
Handkerchief or kleenex-type tissues in small factory-sealed packs only.
Twenty (20) loose photographs, no albums, frames, or holders.
One clear, plastic, unlined change purse.
Nitroglycerin and inhalers may be kept by the visitor, following notification of the Visiting Center Officers.
A maximum of $10.00 for the vending machines. This can be in the form of bills or coins. Coins cannot be in wrappers.
Visitors wishing to leave money for an individual can deposit the money in the Trust Office deposit box located in the Visiting Center lobby.

Visitors with young children will be permitted to take into the Visiting Center the following items:

Two (2) disposable diapers, per baby.
Two (2) baby bottles (plastic) of pre-mixed formula, milk, or juice, per baby.
One (1) change of clothes, per baby.
One (1) baby blanket, per baby.
One (1) small noiseless toy, not resembling a weapon, per child.
Baby carrier.
Diaper bag or tote for baby items.

Visitors may bring food to be consumed in the Visiting Center in accordance with the following requirements:

Non-allowable items related to the consumption of food

The individual and his/her visitor will be expected to recognize that the Visiting Center is a public facility and that other individuals, visitors, and families, including those with children, will often be present. Accordingly, individuals and their visitors will also be expected to adhere to the following basic standards of public conduct:

• Behavior that is illegal or sexual in nature will not be permitted.
• No tobacco use or smoking is allowed during any visits.
• Other than holding hands during the visit, all other personal contact should not be excessive in duration.
• Visitors or individuals will not be permitted to sit on each other’s laps.
• Individuals are not allowed to change baby diapers or remove the baby’s or minor’s clothing for any purpose. All changing of diapers will be in the Visitors Restroom.
• Improper behavior by the individual or visitor shall result in the immediate termination of the visit and the individual being returned to the unit.