Behavioral Health Program

When an older adult is experiencing a behavioral health crisis, compassionate care close to home matters. Our Behavioral Health Program provides individualized inpatient treatment, medication management, therapy and support to help patients safely recover and transition back to their community.

Conditions We Treat

Our Behavioral Health Program provides evaluation, treatment, and medication management for older adults experiencing a wide range of behavioral health conditions, including:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Mood disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Hallucinations
  • Delusions
  • Paranoia
  • Cognitive changes, including those related to dementia or Alzheimer's disease
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Other behavioral health conditions requiring inpatient psychiatric care

Personalized Treatment

Every patient receives an individualized treatment plan based on their unique needs and goals. Our experienced behavioral health team provides compassionate, evidence-based care in a safe and supportive environment.

Treatment may include:

  • In-person psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits
  • Medication management
  • Individual counseling
  • Group therapy
  • Therapeutic activities
  • Family education and support
  • Coordination with the patient's medical team

Our goal is to stabilize symptoms, improve daily functioning, and prepare patients for a successful transition to the next stage of their care.

Family Support

Behavioral health conditions affect the entire family. When appropriate, we encourage family members to participate in education and discharge planning so they can better understand their loved one's condition and provide support during recovery.

Discharge Planning

Planning for discharge begins early in each patient's stay.

Before leaving the hospital, every patient receives a personalized discharge plan. Patients are referred back to their primary care provider and, when appropriate, to an outpatient behavioral health provider or other community resources to support continued treatment and recovery.

Referrals & Admissions

Jenkins County Medical Center accepts Geriatric Behavioral Health referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through our Case Management team.

Referral Email:
referral@jcmcga.com
Direct Phone:
(478) 351-0621
Fax:
478-982-2659
After-Hours Phone:
(478) 982-1934
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