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             Jackson Healthcare Center - Outpatient Psychiatric Services for Senior Adults

  • Outpatient mental health treatment program designed for senior adults age 65 or better.  Treatment is provided by a licensed multidisciplinary team of professionals.
  • Admission - a clinical evaluation at no cost to determine the need for treatment. 
  • Referrals -  physicians, health care professionals, human service agencies, clergy, and/or concerned family members and friends can make referrals.
  • Diagnosis and Treatment - a psychiatrist, in collaboration with the primary care physician, will determine the diagnosis and recommend appropriate treatment prior to admission to the program
  • Transportation - can be arranged for those without a way to get to the program. 
  • Payment - Medicare and most private insurance plans cover expenses.
Go through the checklist below, if you answer 'yes' to the questions noted, or know of somebody close to you that is experiencing these symptoms, please consider contacting   at 361.782.5241, ext. 213 for more information.  

 The questionnaire below is for your own personal use; results do not get submitted.  They appear only on your  personal computer.

1.  Are you feeling "down in the dumps"?  yes

2.  Are you feeling "blue"? yes

3.  Are you having crying spells for no reason? yes

4.  Are you experiencing nervousness, or feel like you just aren't thinking clearly? yes

5.  Do you feel like you are under stress and just can't cope? yes

6.  Do you feel depressed? yes

7.  Have you recently experienced the loss of a loved one or the loss of your independence?  yes

8.  Are you experiencing loneliness or sadness?  yes

9.  Do you have trouble sleeping?  yes

10.  Do you feel scared or fearful?  yes

11.  Are you unable to cope with life's stresses?  yes

12.  Do you have a loss of energy or feel unusually tired? yes

13.  Do you have a loss of interest in daily activities and things that used to bring you pleasure? yes

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