Intensive Outpatient Group Therapy
Aging brings many joys, like more time with family and freedom in retirement, but our older years can also bring difficult life transitions, including the loss of loved ones and stress from age-related health concerns.
Plateau Medical Center offers an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of older adults, typically over the age of 65, struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety often related to aging.
Older adults that have recently experienced any of the following might benefit from this program:
- A traumatic event
- Loss of a spouse or close family member
- Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
- Changes in appetite
- Difficulty sleeping or changes in sleep patterns
- Loss of energy
- Feelings of sadness or grief lasting more than two weeks
- Feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness
Following an individual assessment, patients meet up to three times per week in a supportive, encouraging group setting.
The program staff includes a board-certified psychiatrist, licensed social workers, a registered nurse and other professionals dedicated to the emotional well-being of the seniors in our community.
Referrals to the program can be made by anyone, including a patient’s physician, family member, the patient themselves or another healthcare professional.
For more information about this program, call (304) 465-3004. It is located at 201 Jones Avenue, Suite 4, Oak Hill, WV 25901; directly behind the campus of Plateau Medical Center.