I just noticed your questions in your original post. You ask if there's a minimum stay. I suppose minimum stay is as long as you feel suicidal. And whether they 'force' you to notify a family member; I can't imagine them 'forcing' you to do so.... I know when I was hospitalized for a medical procedure, the nurse did not let me go home alone. She said I need to call someone to pick me up. I got on the phone and called a car service....The nurse took me downstairs, in a wheelchair, and when she saw the car she asked, 'Is that your brother?' I just said, 'he's taking me home' So if they 'force' you to notify a family member just dial you own home phone and leave yourself a message....