After 11 years of providing inpatient older adult mental health care, Deaconess Hospital, in conjunction with Tri-State Health, has opened its new outpatient clinic. They require a different approach to assessment as well as treatment.
Medical issues can also complicate treatment.
Deaconess Hospital's Outpatient Mental Health Services are designed for mature adults 40 years and older who are dealing with depression, anxiety, Alzheimer's or other dementias and mental disorders. The outpatient approach allows them to receive treatment while remaining at home, which is often preferable to the client and family. The program also offers a transition for patients moving from inpatient to outpatient care at Deaconess Hospital. The new program extends that continuum of care with the same quality of mental health services, simply delivered on an outpatient basis. Patients are seen by a psychiatrist or licensed social worker, depending on their needs.