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Visitors

Please refer to the Related Information link for specific visitor information when visiting P.C. and LPS individuals.

Family members and friends are encouraged to visit. Regular visiting hours are between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. during the week, and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays. To arrange for a visit, please contact the social worker or the unit staff in advance of your visit. Individuals participate in scheduled daily activities including therapy and educational programs. With advance notice, we can prevent unnecessary delays in your visit and interruptions in the individual's treatment schedule.

On rare occasions, it may be in the best interest of the individual for the treatment team to limit visiting. Program staff will advise and discuss with theindividual's family/friends any such restrictions.

Administration Building

Visitors can receive maps and information regarding how to find a location on the hospital grounds by going to the Operator's office, located in the lobby of the Administration Building. The lobby is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven (7) days a week, including holidays.

Tours

Small group tours of Napa State Hospital are provided for community groups through Volunteer Services. Requests for tours should be made at least two weeks in advance of the anticipated date by calling the Volunteer Services Office at (707) 253-5505. Confidentiality, dignity and the privacy of persons residing in the facility will be respected at all times during tours.

Gifts & Donations

Gifts and donations, including money, supplies, equipment, or miscellaneous items are received and registered by the Volunteer Center. A receipt for tax purposes is available upon request. Gifts or donations intended for a specific purpose or individual group will be recorded as such, and used only for that purpose. All other gifts and donations will be used for the benefit of individuals, hospital wide, including client activities and special events. If you would like to give a gift/donation, you may contact the Volunteer Services Office at (707) 253-5505.