Senior Adult Treatment Program

Wekiva Springs Center has created specialized inpatient and outpatient programs designed for mature adults with mental health, substance use or dual diagnosis disorders. Patients can thrive with a group of peers in this intimate, age-specific and non-confrontational setting.

Wekiva Springs Center Senior Adult Services

Our Program

The program focuses on the treatment of adjustment and life stage issues, such as depression, anxiety and substance use, as well as the treatment of long-term mental health conditions like bipolar and schizoaffective disorder. The primary goal of our treatment program is to promote the maximum cognitive, social, physical and emotional development of the individual.

The objective is to return an individual to his/her daily life as soon as possible. Our program focuses on a variety of specialized interventions, offered in a secure setting designed to promote healing.

Older Adults and Mental Health

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 20% of people ages 55 years or older experience some type of mental health concern. The most common conditions include anxiety, severe cognitive impairment and mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder). Depression is the most prevalent mental health problem among older adults and can lead to a decline in physical, mental and social functioning.

Our Treatment

Our inpatient and outpatient programs for mature adults provide services based on your individual circumstances, symptoms and goals. Working together with you and your family, your psychiatrist and the treatment team develop a customized plan of care.

The team of psychiatrists, therapists, nurses and mental health technicians works together to return each individual to their highest level of functioning.

Treatment begins with scheduling a no-cost assessment conducted by a qualified mental health professional. Our specialist will gain insight into your past and current symptoms. The assessment takes approximately 30-45 minutes and concludes with recommendations for the level of care needed.

Our Levels of Care

  • Inpatient Mental Health
  • Stabilization and Rehabilitation
  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Treatment Methods

  • Psychological evaluation
  • Medication management
  • Education therapy on inpatient or outpatient basis
  • History and physical
  • Individual and group therapy
  • Recreational therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Discharge planning
  • Relaxation techniques such as Guided Imagery

Our Topics

  • Relationships with adult children
  • Adjustment to health status changes
  • Grief and loss counseling
  • Suicide prevention
  • Complex life transitions
  • Loss of partner
  • Empty nest
  • Alcohol use
  • Anxiety and stress management

Recreational Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Music Therapy
  • Chair yoga
  • Chair fitness
  • Stress Management groups for, specifically for aging adults
  • Wellness and Coping groups, specifically for aging adults
  • Cognitive care groups

Hope Within Reach

We are your trusted partner, serving the Behavioral Healthcare needs of our community.