SGMC Dogwood Senior Behavioral Health is a short term inpatient facility specializing in the behavioral health care, more formally known as geriatric psychiatric care, of adults 55 years of age or older. The 12-bed, secured facility serves adults experiencing:
- Alzheimer’s or dementia with behavioral changes
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Paranoia
- Hallucinations
- Delusions
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Substance Abuse
- Suicidal Ideations
- Grief and/or loss
- And many other mental health conditions
Services
A team of medical professionals, including a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, social worker, activity coordinator, and nurses, develop individualized treatment plans to meet the needs of each patient:
- Comprehensive medical and psychiatric evaluation
- Individual and group therapy
- Activity therapy groups
- Medication management and education
- Assistance with long-term placement, if needed
- Referrals for community services, such as home health or hospice/palliative care
- Referrals for outpatient therapy services as requested
Family members are encouraged to attend weekly family conferences. These conferences give the family, patient, and staff the opportunity to sit down and discuss the patient’s progress in treatment and give the family the opportunity to ask any questions they may have. Daily visiting hours are available.
Referrals
We offer a free initial assessment by a mental health professional.
All assessments are confidential. Referrals may be made by family members or any medical professional who feels an individual may benefit from this type of treatment. No physician referral required. Call 229.433.8680 for more information and to make a referral. The information is then reviewed by our Psychiatric Director to determine if the individual is eligible for inpatient treatment. Our admissions nurse will then reach out to discuss the next steps with you.
SGMC Dogwood Senior Behavioral Health does not accept involuntary admissions. Patients must be willing to accept treatment.
Please fax referrals to 229-433-8780
To learn more, contact Dallas Williams, Community Liason, at 229-539-0284.
Why SGMC Dogwood Is The Best Choice
“My mom suffers from Dementia and was having awful hallucinations. My family and I requested help many times and were burned out. We finally had our doctor send a referral to get mom on the right medications and comfortable again. After mom’s first stay at SGMC Dogwood, the change was dramatic and our family was whole again. We got my mom back because Dr. Morgan and staff were able to give her a good quality of life, taking the stress away from us. I give them 5 stars and highly recommend them!” – Janice McKinnon, Nashville
“SGMC Dogwood staff are just so easy to work with. They always put the patient and family first, and create a smooth transition in and out of the facility. My patients are so much better after their stay because it’s such a great environment and the staff treats them with so much love.” – Christine Griner, Berrien Nursing Center
“There is not one bad nurse in patient care at SGMC Dogwood. I’ve been to facilities that didn’t give my mom the time of day. This place not only gave us immediate service, but kept us involved during mom’s treatment. They helped mom’s anxiety so much that we were able to finally sleep a full night! The social worker also gave us resources for permanent placement, which is exactly what mom needed. I’m just so thankful for all staff!” – Deborah Wade, Nashville