Inpatient Programs
Children Services
Our pediatric staff is skilled and experienced in child development issues as well as the treatment of behavioral and psychiatric concerns. We have implemented a Behavior Motivation program on our children’s unit to promote optimal outcomes for treatment.
Adolescents
The adolescent program, in which the units are separated by gender, is for those between the ages of 13-17. It is designed to foster increased independence, personal responsibility and improved relationships with family, peers and community. The program is intended to assist young people with emotional problems while teaching coping strategies to better manage stress and to encourage emotion identification and expression.
Our experience has shown that having the gender separate units provide adolescents with a unique treatment milieu in which they are free to focus on treatment without distractions. It fosters an environment for working on their sense of worth without feeling defined by the other gender.
Young Adults
Our young adult program serves persons between the ages of 18-24. This is a unique population that we have found to have specific needs based on their age. This program focuses on support, education and acceptance of a mental health disorder. Patients are taught life skills which include medication compliance, job readiness and retention, education opportunities and independent living skills.
Adults
We have a caring atmosphere in which our clinical staff meet the individual needs of patients. This includes stabilizing acute psychiatric symptoms, providing education about the symptoms and treatment of their illness while planning for their successful reintegration into the community.
Geriatric
As the population of older adults increases, we are mindful of the need to better understand how aging and mental health correlate. The aging process often involves coping with physical limitations, changes in cognitive status and a variety of losses including bereavement. Typical admissions come from other hospitals, those in nursing homes, and elders in the community who have had a significant change in mental status.
Our treatment track for older adults is an inter-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals committed to treating the distinct needs of this population. This team includes Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapist, Expressive Therapists and Mental Health Associates. Collaboratively with the person served and their family, the team develops individualized treatment plans to optimize treatment outcomes. Highlights of this program include:
- Certified Geriatric Psychiatrist
- Gerontologist
- Qualified staff with training and experience specific to the needs of this population
- Targeted Groups and Activities including expressive therapy, relaxation, reminiscence, occupational therapy, skills training, Activities of Daily Living
- Individual, Group and Family therapy with a fully licensed clinician (LCSW or LCPC)
- Access to a Clinical Liaison to help with the transition from hospital to aftercare placement
