The clinical staff at the Center for Behavioral Health is trained to work specifically with older adults. Our goal is to promote wellness, improve the quality of life for the older adult and assist individuals to function at their highest level. To be successful, we call upon family, community resources and the inner strength of the older adult.
Behavioral medicine services at Euclid Hospital include:
- 24-hour intake and information line: 216.363.2122.
- Older adult inpatient behavioral health unit.
- Psychiatric evaluation.
- Medication management.
- Geriatric Assessment Program.
Our team consists of:
- A board-certified geriatric psychiatrist.
- Clinical nurse practitioner.
- Registered nurses.
- Licensed practical nurses.
- State tested nursing assistants.
- Socials workers.
- Recreational therapists.
- Activities therapists.
A full range of consults are available including speech, occupational and physical therapy and various medical specialty areas. We provide for basic medical needs during the behavioral admission. Patients are encouraged to dress in street clothes, attend day-time activities and eat meals together as a community. Our interdisciplinary team also works with the patients' support system so they can return to their optimal level of functioning.
Please visit our Center for Behavioral Health's website to learn more about our center, program and services.
