Emotional and mental health care for adults and adolescents
Ascension Via Christi Behavioral Health provides intensive inpatient care from adolescents to seniors. The goal of our experienced mental health team is to help stabilize patients in a safe, caring environment and work toward a comprehensive discharge plan.
We deliver acute psychiatric inpatient care for adolescents age 12 to 17, and adults over the age of 18, including: medication management, stabilization, and group therapy.
We also deliver care for seniors over the age of 50 who need inpatient care. This would include issues related to: medication management, stabilization, group therapy needs, safe environment concerns, and discharge plans.
Senior behavioral health unit
Via Christi Senior Behavioral Health inpatient unit serves adults ages 50 and over who are experiencing challenges with emotional, behavioral or mental health.
We provide compassionate, specialized care for older adults experiencing sudden changes in mood, behavior, or thinking that affect safety or daily functioning. Patients in the behavioral health unit receive:
- 24/7 psychiatric and nursing care
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
- Coordinated discharge planning
- Daily group therapy
- Medication management
The senior behavioral health unit is located within Via Christi St. Joseph, providing patients with immediate access to medical and emergency services if needed. Therapies include emotional wellness, writing and art therapy, stress, anger and illness management, self care, spirituality, and more.
The senior behavioral health unit may be helpful for older adults who are experiencing:
• Severe depression, anxiety, grief, or mood swings
• Suicidal thoughts or self-harm risk
• Psychosis (hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking)
• Emotional distress impairing safety or activities of daily living
• Medication-related psychiatric symptoms
The senior behavioral health unit is designed for short-term stabilization and support, helping patients and families feel more secure and prepared for the next steps in care.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 911.