Saint John Hospital - Senior Behavioral Health Center
Saint John Hospital - Senior Behavioral Health Center, located in Leavenworth, Kansas, is a 30-bed inpatient facility specializing in personalized care for adults over 55. It focuses on treating acute symptoms associated with dementia and various mental health conditions, offering a safe and welcoming environment tailored to individual needs.
Their mission aligns with Saint John's Physician Partners' core values of compassion, dignity, justice, excellence, and integrity. They aim to nurture spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being, promising to "Know me, care for me, ease my way," reflecting their vision of "Health for a Better World."
- Offers 24/7 nursing and medical support from a multidisciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive care.
- Provides both individual and group therapy sessions to address a wide range of mental health issues.
- Specializes in dual diagnosis treatment, addressing both mental health conditions and substance abuse disorders concurrently.
- Features a newly renovated 30-bed unit designed to create a welcoming atmosphere for patients.
Saint John Hospital - Senior Behavioral Health Center treats conditions like bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and substance abuse disorders, specifically serving adults over the age of 55 who benefit from their specialized, comprehensive care.
- 2 Conditions Treated
- LGBTQ+ Allied
- Insurance Accepted
- 2 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 11 Therapies & Programs
Staff
- Dr. Man AnandMedical DirectorBoard-certified psychiatrist with over 33 years of experience in geriatric psychiatry.
- Michele DucksteinDirector of Senior Behavioral Health ServicesExperienced psychiatric nurse manager with 34 years in mental health roles.
- Paula McEnerneyIntake CoordinatorLicensed social worker with 22 years experience in long-term care.
- Nikki HitchcockSocial Worker IILicensed master social worker providing counseling and support services.
- Rachel HillRecreational Therapist IIICertified therapeutic recreation specialist passionate about working with seniors.
- Makayla CallaghanActivity Therapist IIExercise science graduate pursuing master's in therapeutic recreation.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Dual-Diagnosis
When addiction and psychiatric issues co-occur, the addict’s recovery is more successful when both conditions are treated. A dual diagnosis refers to a condition in which the patient is diagnosed with two health issues: addiction and bipolar disorder. The most common therapies are psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, spiritual counseling, 12-step programs, and medication management.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Inpatient treatment centers offer a safe, secure, and often medically supervised environment for drug or alcohol-addicted individuals. Many of these facilities are equipped to provide detoxification, treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders, and aftercare programs. The patient typically spends 28 to 30 days at the facility and will receive extensive drug counseling.
Therapies & Programs
At Saint John Hospital - Senior Behavioral Health Center , to learn from past mistakes and improve one’s situation, the recovering person meets individually with a therapist. The counselor or therapist will address addiction causes, triggers, mental issues, dual diagnosis, and aftercare plans during this time. This is a very intense and challenging process. Some clients find it easier to open up to someone other than family or friends who understand their struggles with addiction.
Couples therapy sessions are typically used to help couples in recovery from drug addiction work through their issues. These types of sessions can be beneficial for many reasons, including the fact that they add a layer of accountability when both partners in a couple are recovering from addiction.
Therapy can also provide addicts with another effective way to cope with stress and avoid relapse during difficult situations. This type of therapy can help improve communication with their partners, which can strengthen the relationship and prevent future problems that might lead to relapse.
Family therapy is a crucial part of drug treatment and getting sober. It is one of the most effective ways to help addicts stay on the path to long-term sobriety. An addict’s family can play a vital part in helping them to avoid relapse. They can spot the warning signs and help them get back on track.
In group therapy, recovering addicts meet with a therapist and other people in recovery. Some groups are closed, meaning only people who share the same addiction or problem can attend. Others are open to anyone who wants to stop using drugs or drinking alcohol. Group therapy sessions typically focus on one topic each week or month so that recovering addicts can discuss issues they face daily.
Trauma therapy allows people to face and learn from past traumas.
Many people suffer childhood traumas that lead to adult addiction. During treatment at Saint John Hospital - Senior Behavioral Health Center [/type], you can move forward in your recovery and reclaim your sober future! Trauma is a common cause of psychological disorders like Addiction Disorder. It’s common in Addictive Disorders patients because traumatized people have strong emotions or thoughts that lead to addictive behaviors.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the idea that how we feel, think and act all interact together. It helps people explore their thoughts for problems (or false beliefs) that influence their mood and actions. CBT is very goal-oriented, which means that the therapist and patient work together on a specific problem. In addition to helping a client focus on thoughts that can be changed, CBT also allows them to take an active role in their treatment. Our thoughts determine our feelings and behaviors; our feelings affect our thoughts, and our behaviors change our thoughts and feelings.
Nutrition therapy has been used to help drug addicts for decades. Many early reports on addiction treatment indicate that some patients recovered from the “satisfying power of food”. For years, this phenomenon has been utilized as a treatment modality in eating disorders for adults, adolescents, and children.
Specific nutrients have been identified that influence neurotransmitters associated with reward pathways of the brain. Studies have shown that carbohydrate loading with complex carbohydrates to elevate serotonin levels was effective in treating bulimia nervosa. This approach prompted researchers to explore the use of this type of nutritional intervention in other disorders.
The goal of nicotine replacement therapy is to provide a safe alternative for people trying to quit smoking. It does this by giving small doses of nicotine that help manage cravings while breaking habits associated with cigarettes.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRTC) uses products like skin patches and gum that deliver low-dose nicotine, which prevents cravings in those quitting. This makes it easier for them to make a gradual transition from smoker to non-smoker.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at Saint John Hospital - Senior Behavioral Health Center
Experiential Therapy is a different way of thinking about addiction treatment. It uses physical activities to help work through troubling emotions, memories, and trauma that are sources of psychological issues like addiction.
Experiential Therapy can be an effective option for those who have struggled with past traumas or challenges associated with life decisions such as drug use. The non-traditional approach helps people deal more effectively with these struggles. It also allows them to gain new perspectives on their behavior patterns by recreating experiences in healthy ways rather than continuing old habits that may no longer serve them.
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Location & Contact
3500 South 4th street
Leavenworth, KS 66048
Phone Number
(913) 680-6220
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Location
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3500 South 4th street
Leavenworth, KS 66048 -
(913) 680-6220
Accepts
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AgeAdults (20+), Seniors (65+)
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Listed July 22, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Leavenworth, Kansas Addiction and Treatment
About 42% of adults in Kansas have tried an illicit drug at some point in their lives. 12.4% of the state population uses illegal drugs and 4.5% abuse alcohol in a given year. 15.16% of all deaths in Kansas between 2008 and 2017 were caused by either drugs or alcohol.
The drugs choice of people in Leavenworth is methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine. More than 50 people died from drug overdoses in Leavenworth, Kansas in 2015. Marijuana is most popular among young people in the city. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, it is important to get help as soon as possible. There are resources available to help individuals get sober, including drug rehab centers.
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