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Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Services

General Statement

The Inpatient Psychiatric Services at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital provide an acute care facility for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness for adults and geriatric individuals who cannot be safely managed in a less restrictive environment. The adult inpatient service is a 27-bed unit designed for adult and geriatric patients with a variety of psychiatric and behavioral problems including anxiety and panic disorders, depression, bipolar illness, schizophrenia and eating disorders. A supportive environment is created by professional staff dedicated to stabilizing and enhancing each individual’s capacity by developing an individualized structured treatment plan.

Patient Comments

“Thank you to all the staff; they have given me a safe place to fall.”

“The staff and doctors took time to listen to my needs and concerns.”

“Now I understand why I need to take my medication, even if I am feeling fine.”

Staff

  • Psychiatrists
  • Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses
  • Mental Health Technicians
  • Social Workers
  • Recreation Therapists
  • Nursing Assistants

Treatment Services Provided

  • 24 hour Monitoring
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Individual Treatment Plans
  • Individual Psychotherapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Medication Management
  • Recreation Therapy
  • Drug & Alcohol Counseling
  • Medication Management
  • Consult Services i.e. dietary
  • Psycho-education Groups

Psycho-educational Group Topics

  • Medication Education
  • Mental Illness Education
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Stress Management
  • Improving Self-esteem
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Anger Management
  • Women’s and Men’s Issues
  • Drug & Alcohol Education

Family Participation

  • Family Therapy
  • Support Group
  • Discharge Planning

Discharge Planning

  • Started at admission
  • Clinical referrals for after care treatment in the community
  • Referrals for long term treatment if indicated
  • Case management referrals

Admission Information

  • Inpatient admission criteria must be met before an admission can be arranged
  • Direct Admissions occur by attending psychiatrists who are members of the John T. Mather Memorial Hospital medical staff
  • Emergency Admissions occur via John T. Mather Memorial Hospital Emergency Department


Call (631) 473-1320 ext. 4360 to arrange for admission.

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