The Golden Years are supposed to be a time of relaxation after a lifetime of hard work. Unfortunately, for many of our elders, those years can also be a time of loss- whether it’s their health, friends, family, mobility or independence that diminish.
The above factors may lead to a stay in an inpatient behavioral health hospital unit. However, when an elder is not hospitalized any more, he or she may still need intensive outpatient treatment.
That’s where the Specialty Hospital at Levindale’s Psychiatric Day Treatment Program comes in.
Our Program
It is designed to help participants avoid psychiatric hospitalization or help with the transition from an inpatient setting. The Psychiatric Day Treatment Program is open to adults, usually 60 and older, who need intensive therapy five days a week from an accomplished, compassionate staff of skilled professionals. Therapeutic treatment emphasizes ways to cope with daily life.
Treatment
All participants receive an individualized care plan that reflects his/her own challenges and goals, which can involve:
- Group Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Group
- Mental Health Management Group
- Expressive Therapy Group
- Individual Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Medication Management
- Discharge Planning
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Levindale’s team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed social workers, certified psychiatric nurses and expressive art therapists.
The program hours are:
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday to Friday
Lunch and snacks are provided.
Transportation is available for most participants.
Discharge planning is created to help each person achieve realistic goals.
Referrals
Outside referrals are welcome from doctors, behavioral health professionals, assisted living/group home facilities, retirement communities, nursing homes, family members, and other involved people.
Levindale’s programs are often partially covered Medicare and Medicaid and many health insurance companies.
For more information, call 410-601-2358.
http://www.lifebridgehealth.org/Levindale/MentalHealthCare.aspx