The Clinton Hospital Geriatric Medical Psychiatry Program is widely
recognized for providing quality care to older patients suffering from
psychiatric and medical problems. Maintaining a person's independence, safety
and functional ability are the primary goals of treatment. Hospitalization often
lasts 10 to 15 days. The hospital's 20-bed inpatient unit provides an intensive
therapeutic environment designed to:
- Stabilize adults in medical and/or psychiatric crisis
- Conduct multidimensional diagnostic evaluations
- Provide short-term treatment to patients
- Provide consultation and support to caregivers
The interdisciplinary treatment team offers individualized care to each
patient. The treatment team works by collaborating with the patient, family,
primary care physician or skilled nursing facility and community-based
caregivers to discharge the patient to the most independent living situation
possible. The staff has a genuine respect for the life experience of older
people.
The program cares for patients with psychiatric or medical/psychiatric
illnesses, and accepts both voluntary and involuntary admissions.
General outpatient mental health services are available at HealthAlliance
Hospital, UMass Memorial Medical
Center and Community
Healthlink.
Appointments and Staff
For help in choosing a physician, call 978-368-3890. |
For 24-hour admission and referral service, call the admissions screener at
978-368-3838 or 774-696-7659.
Geriatric Medical Psychiatry Staff