The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness (57.8 million in 2021). Mental illnesses include many different conditions that vary in degree of severity, ranging from mild to moderate to severe. The National Institute of Mental Health defines any mental illness as a cognitive, behavioral or emotional disorder.
Many adults live with a mental illness, but when frequent signs and symptoms cause stress and the inability to function and cause problems in their daily lives, they may want to seek inpatient care.
Whitfield Inpatient Adult Program offers a 10-bed unit specifically for adults aged 18-64 suffering from any mental illness.
Our team of psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, activities coordinators and nurses are here to provide compassionate, quality care.
Older adult life is a time of transition that often leads to various emotional, behavioral and cognitive health conditions unique to the aging process.
We strive to provide compassionate care and rehabilitation in our 10-bed secure unit.
Through individual, group and family therapy, we help patients reach their optimum levels for improved mental health and quality community living.
If you recognize any of the above symptoms, our qualified geriatric psychiatry professionals are available to determine the most appropriate level of care for you or your loved one.
When we say that a person is exhibiting behaviors that are “not normal” we mean they are:
These abnormal behaviors can be a sign that help is needed. If you see these signs in a loved one, be sure to seek medical advice. When your doctor says your loved one needs specialty Geriatric Behavioral Health Services, we are here to help.
If you have any other questions that have not been answered in the above sections, please contact us for more information.
To ensure excellent access and care, we offer:
Referrals are accepted 24 hours a day. Physicians, Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Professionals, Social Service Agencies, Residential and Long-Term Care Facilities, Family Members, or Friends may make referrals. The decision regarding admission is made by a psychiatrist.
You are not alone in caring for your elderly parent or loved one.
If you have any other questions that have not been answered in the above sections, please contact us for more information.
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