Dual Diagnosis for Older Adults
Anchor Hospital operates as a dual diagnosis treatment center that treats co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency issues among patients in the inpatient program.
Dual Diagnosis Services for Elderly Adults
Based on an integrated psychiatric evaluation, treatment is tailored to suit the individual patient. Patients will have the opportunity to participate in programming that addresses both psychiatric and chemical dependency symptoms.
Treatment is administered by a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals:
- Nurses
- Social workers
- Expressive therapists
- Program specialists
- Substance abuse counselors
- Psychologists
The treatment plan focuses on attainable short and long-term goals established with the input of the patient’s family and referring professional, if appropriate. Active family involvement in treatment is a critical component as the patient’s recovery is often correlated to healthy family interaction.
Call 678-251-3226 to schedule a level of care assessment today.
For Patients in Need of Dual Diagnosis Treatment:
- Assessments provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week at no charge
- Direct admissions
- Emergency-receiving facility
Level of care psychiatric assessments are provided 24/7 and direct admissions are accepted at our emergency-receiving facility. Schedule your level of care assessment on our admissions page or call 678-251-3226.
