GRMC Behavioral Health Services offers programs that are medically supervised and tailored to meet the individual needs of adults requiring mental health support.
Inpatient ProgramThe Inpatient Program is available for adults 18 and over who are in need of acute psychiatric treatment. It focuses on stabilization, maintaining health and safety and enhancing the patient’s skills and resources to foster independence, self-confidence and self-reliance.
Specific services that may be provided by the program include:
- Assessments
- Crisis Stabilization
- Family Therapy
- Group Psychotherapy
- Individual Therapy
- Medication Management
- Psychiatric Evaluations
- Patient Education
- On Site Evaluations
The FocusThe focus is on enhancing the patient’s skills and resources to foster personal dignity, control, self-reliance and quality of life. Under the medical supervision of a psychiatrist, the multi-disciplinary treatment team focuses on the individual patient, developing a treatment and discharge plan that includes recommendations for after care, follow up and community resource integration. Individuals are treated safely and effectively, through the evaluation and resolution of crisis situations that have occurred precipitating admission.
The Referral ProcessReferrals can be accommodated on a 24 hour basis. Referrals may be made by physicians, nurses, family members, clergy, nursing homes, social workers or others concerned about the welfare of an individual. Individuals may also inquire about the program on their own behalf.
AssessmentsThe clinical staff of GRMC’s Behavioral Health Services is pleased to offer free, confidential assessments for the purpose of determining need for mental health services. Assessments are completed to determine need for intervention and provide appropriate referrals for treatment when indicated. Should treatment at GRMC BHS not be a viable or desirable option, every effort will be made to match the individual with the most appropriate treatment alternative available.
We know and understand Behavioral Health. Left untreated, mental health issues can be devastating. If you feel someone you know could benefit from the services provided by GRMC’s Behavioral Health Services, please do not hesitate to call us at 575-538-4045 for more information. Your call could renew someone’s enjoyment for life.
