Geriatric Behavioral Health

The issues affecting seniors are uniquely challenging. Declining physical ability, loss of loved ones and isolation can lead to depression, anxiety and other issues. But problems like these are not normal at any age.

New Beginnings treatment fosters true healing. Our goal is to help patients safely return to their optimal style of living. Allow us to partner with you in making the future brighter for you and your loved one.

HELPING SENIORS COPE WITH

Depressed Mood
Unresolved Grief
Anxiety, Nervousness
Isolation or Loneliness
Difficulty Coping with Health/Physical Changes
Difficulty concentrating
Sleep or Appetite Changes
Feelings of Hopelessness or Helplessness
Anger
Low Self-Esteem
Personality Changes

SERVICES INCLUDE

Confidential treatment
Group, individual, family therapy and medication management for behavioral health diagnosis
A noon meal during the day
Coordination of patient's care with Primary Care Physician
6 - 12 week OUTPATIENT program ( 2-4 days per week)
Transportation available

MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM

Medical Director / Psychiatrist
Program Director
Primary Therapist
Nurse
Clerk

For further information for you or a loved one, please contact us at 618-524-7370.



Legal Relationship between Hospital and Physicians/Providers:
Massac Memorial Hospital employs Jonathan Walters, MD; Adam Connell, MD; Michael Hicks, MD; Thomas Staton, MD; Yusheng Dong, MD; Mallory Wittig, APRN, FNP-BC; Alyce Hannan APRN, FNP-BC; Amanda Reed, APRN, ACNS-BC; Ashley Hagerty, PA-C; Ashley Suggs, APRN, FNP-C, and Jessica Wright, APRN, FNP-C. All other physicians/providers, pathologists, radiologists, anesthesia providers, other hospital-based providers, my attending physician/provider and consulting physicians/providers are independent contractors and are NOT employees or agents of Massac Memorial Hospital. All such physicians/providers are independent contractors who have been granted privileges at this facility for care and treatment of their patients. I recognize that the independent contractor physicians/providers are not subject to supervision or control of Massac Memorial Hospital with respect to my treatment. I acknowledge that the employment agency status of physicians/providers participating in my care are not relevant to my selection of Massac Memorial Hospital/Massac Memorial Medical Clinics for my care. I acknowledge that any questions about the Independent Contractor Disclosure paragraph and the important information contained in it have been answered to my satisfaction.