Senior Behavioral Health
Compassionate Behavioral Health Care for Older Adults
At Girard Medical Center, we understand that life’s challenges can become increasingly difficult with age. Changes in health, loss of independence, grief, anxiety, depression, memory concerns, and emotional stress can impact overall well-being and quality of life. Our Senior Behavioral Health Program is designed to provide compassionate, personalized care for adults age 55 and older who may be struggling with emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns.
Through inpatient treatment options, our experienced team helps patients regain stability, improve coping skills, and reconnect with daily life in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.
Contact Senior Behavioral Health
Phone: 620-724-7399
FAX: 620-724-5187
Referral Number
(Inpatient): 620-724-7399
Inpatient Program
For individuals experiencing more severe or acute psychiatric symptoms, our Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Program offers short-term, intensive care in a structured and supportive setting. This program is designed to stabilize symptoms, improve safety, and help patients return to the highest level of functioning possible.
Inpatient care may be appropriate for individuals experiencing:
- Severe depression
- Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
- Hallucinations or delusions
- Aggressive or destructive behaviors
- Confusion or memory concerns
- Significant emotional distress
- Medication adjustment needs
- Acute anxiety or behavioral changes
Care Provided on the Inpatient Unit
Patients receiving inpatient care may benefit from a variety of comprehensive services, including:
- Skilled nursing care
- Medication stabilization and management
- Group and individual therapy
- Social work services
- Recreational activities
- Stress management education
- Grief and loss support
- Coping and daily living skills
- Nutrition consultation
- Physical, occupational therapy, and speech therapy
- Health and wellness education
- Discharge planning and aftercare coordination
Our goal is to help every patient improve emotional wellness while maintaining independence, dignity, and quality of life.
Referral Process
Referrals for Senior Behavioral Health services may come from the patient, a family member, caregiver, physician, hospital, nursing facility, or other healthcare professional. Girard Medical Center provides confidential clinical assessments at no cost to help determine the appropriate level of care.
Inpatient Referrals
For inpatient referrals, our team gathers important medical and behavioral health information to evaluate treatment needs and coordinate admission when appropriate. Intake may include patient demographics, psychiatric history, medical records, behavioral notes, medication information, and physician orders.
Resources for Advanced Care Planning
To help you and your loved one prepare and make informed decisions for the future, we have added resources below that provide guidance on establishing a POA and other important legal considerations. Ensuring these decisions are made in advance can greatly ease the process and ensure that your loved one receives the best possible care.
Take the First Step Toward Support and Healing
No one should have to face emotional or behavioral health challenges alone. The Senior Behavioral Health team at Girard Medical Center is here to provide compassionate care, guidance, and support for seniors and their families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient is a short-stay, intensive, and comprehensive mental health treatment program for those suffering from acute psychiatric, emotional, or behavioral disorders. The program may include skilled nursing, social work assessment, medication stabilization, group and/or individual therapy, recreational activities, nutrition consultation, physical/occupational or speech therapy, and discharge planning. Treatment also may focus on improving coping/living skills, grief resolution, and stress management.
A Senior Behavioral Health clinician can provide a free confidential assessment to determine if you are eligible.
Senior Behavioral Health accepts traditional Medicare. Other insurances may be accepted. Contact Senior Behavioral Health for more information.