Senior Outpatient Counseling
Everyone feels down from time to time. If those feelings last more than a few weeks or months, you may be dealing with something more serious. While many seniors struggle with depression and anxiety, it is not a normal part of the aging process.
At our Outpatient Counseling and Senior Intensive Outpatient programs, everyone is treated with compassion, respect and confidentiality. Located on the historic North Mississippi Medical Center-Pontotoc campus, we support seniors through some of the struggles of life and aging in a safe, encouraging environment.
We offer transportation within a 30-mile radius to and from our programs. Each individual will be assessed to develop a personalized treatment plan.
The engaging open conversations are guided by a licensed therapist and teach new skills to support mental health wellness. Lunch and snacks are provided daily.
Qualified Outpatient Counseling participants may meet up to three times per week in a supportive, encouraging group therapy setting. These sessions allow participants the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of themselves and to create relationships with other people who may be facing similar challenges.
Services
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Case Management
- Discharge Planning
- Medication Management
Program Overview
The Senior Intensive Outpatient Program offers more support and structure in both group and individual formats with multiple sessions conducted throughout the week. In this escalated level of mental health treatment, therapeutic groups along with individual sessions, specialized activity program and occupational therapy are available. This intensive track allows patients an opportunity to explore and identify positive coping skills to improve emotional and mental well-being within a defined time period.
All services provided by the NMMC-Pontotoc Senior Outpatient Counseling Program are ordered and reviewed by our physician. Patients participate in the program for approximately three hours, two to four days per week. Services are offered Monday-Friday.
The Senior Outpatient Counseling Program offers Life Life Again sessions. These sessions are designed to:
The program team includes a board-certified psychiatrist, licensed therapists, a registered nurse, certified nursing assistant
and psychiatric nurse practitioner along with other professionals dedicated to the emotional well-being of the seniors in the community.
Medicare and most supplemental insurance accepted.
You Are Not Alone
We understand that asking for help can be difficult, but you are not alone. Whether through the Senior Intensive Outpatient Program or another service, we want to support you in identifying and addressing those needs.
- Anxiety
- Changes in appetite
- Depression
- Difficulty sleeping
- Feelings of sadness or grief lasting more than two weeks
- Feeling worthless or hopeless
- Loss of a spouse or close family member
- Loss of energy
- A traumatic event
- Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
- Poor self-care
- Isolation
If you answered yes to any of these, the NMMC-Pontotoc Intensive Outpatient Program can help. Anyone can make a referral to the Senior Intensive Outpatient Program including individuals, family members, physicians and other health care professionals. A confidential assessment can be completed at no charge. Please call us at (662) 488-8007.
