Inpatient care
This unit provides 4 beds for acute psychiatric and
substance abuse detoxification services. The unit is for patients 18 or older
who are experiencing depression and/or family crisis, bipolar illness,
schizophrenia, and/or problems associated with personality disorders.
Many also have secondary problems with substance abuse. We
provide safe detoxification of patients with significant withdrawal from
chemicals requiring medical stabilization (alcohol and benzodiazipines). The
primary focus of this short stay acute unit is to assist patients in
stabilization, symptom management evaluation, and the return to long-term
therapy in the community.
A multidisciplinary team works closely with the patient and
family on both inpatient units to achieve the best results possible. The team
includes LPNs, RNs, social workers, psychiatrists, medical consultants,
activity therapists, dietitians, substance abuse counselors and occupational
therapists. In addition to traditional medical care, consisting of physical
exams, treatments and medication, the staff provides admission assessments and
is directly involved in developing and facilitating a variety of groups (goal,
medication education, life/leisure skills, spiritual support, etc.).
Treatment approaches include:
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Medication management
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Family counseling
- Substance abuse assessment and counseling
- Activity groups
- Medical detoxification