Adult Psychiatric Services

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Program Overview
Ridgeview’s Adult Psychiatric Services offer state-of-the-art care for adults 18 – 60 years of age with psychiatric or dual diagnosis disorders. Whether patients begin the treatment process in an intensive inpatient or outpatient program, we emphasize individualized care in a safe and nurturing environment.  Treatment modalities include medication management and education, individual sessions with a psychiatrist, group therapy, coping skills, and family therapy. A variety of groups are available to address issues such as codependence, age-related and work issues, communication skills, families, and relationships. Programming is adjusted to meet the specific needs of the current patient population.

Levels of Care - (Intensive Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient)

Standards of Care - (Treatment Planning, Staff, Family Services, Discharge) 

Treatment Planning
Before admission to any of the Adult Psychiatric programs, patients undergo a comprehensive assessment of their physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and family needs to determine the most appropriate level of care.  The treatment team, led by the attending psychiatrist, develops an individual treatment plan for each patient and meets regularly to review each patient's progress and to update treatment goals.  The clinical case manager works closely with each patient to ensure that the treatment plan is meeting his or her changing needs.

Treatment Modalities

24-hour nursing care (inpatient) Medication management/education (if needed) Group therapy Individual therapy Coping skills Spiritual group Recreational therapy Family therapy Patient and family education Physical and medical examination

Specialized Groups

Chemical dependence and other addictions Codependence Family and relationship issues Work issues Age-related issues Communication skills Psychoeducation groups 12-Step Recovery Groups (AA, NA, EA) Grief Nutrition Focus Groups

Dual Diagnosis Program
The Dual Diagnosis Program is designed to meet the needs of adults who have both psychiatric and addictive disorders.  Depending upon the primary diagnosis, patients may be admitted to the Adult Psychiatric Program or the Adult Addiction Program and attend dual diagnosis groups.

Treatment combines components of the Adult Psychiatric and the Adult Addiction treatment programs.  Included are 12-Step alumni-led meetings and groups on issues such as codependence, relaxation, stress management, relapse prevention, and grief and loss.

Staff
Directed by a board certified psychiatrist, Adult Psychiatric Services represents many professional disciplines, including medicine, nursing, social work, and counseling.  Experienced and compassionate, Ridgeview staff work together as an interdisciplinary team to assist each patient through the treatment process.  Rapid, state-of-the-art diagnosis is integrated with thorough psychosocial assessment so that treatment is tailored to each individual's needs.

Family Services
Treatment for the entire family is a critical component of Ridgeview's programs.  Clinicians provide a wide range of services, including individual therapy, patient and family groups, and weekly support and education groups to patient families and significant others during and after treatment.  Our four-day Family Workshop, held monthly, for patients in the partial hospitalization program, provides opportunities for patients and families to heal together.  General sessions address family communication, rules and roles, codependent relationships, shame and self-esteem.  Other groups deal with the impact of specific issues - depression, addiction, eating disorders, trauma, and more - on the family system.  For a complete list of ongoing family programs, click here.

Recovery Residence
Located on the Ridgeview campus, Ridgeview's Recovery Residence offers supportive community living for men and women in our partial hospitalization treatment programs.  Community living gives patients the opportunity to work on restoring the balance between work, family, and leisure while still in treatment.  Whether they are in the recovery process for eating disorders, addiction, depression or another illness, patients in the Recovery Residence develop a bond of community and a partnership in healing.

Discharge Planning & Continuing Care
Discharge planning at Ridgeview begins upon admission.  The treatment team works closely with each patient to set realistic goals
for recovery and to develop a continuing care plan to solidify the gains made in treatment.  We also help patients and their families who
need referral for additional treatment or support services in their home communities.