Geropsychiatry Program

Referrals? Call our Intake Specialist at 1 (800) 810-7294.

Elderly People are Special. So are Their Needs.

Older adults struggle with a variety of health concerns, including anxiety, stress, depression, dementia, memory problems and difficulty coping with the loss of loved ones. Whether you are experiencing these complex health concerns or trying to assist someone who is, we can help.

The GeroPsychiatry Program at St. Vincent Charity Hospital specializes in treating the psychiatric and medical needs of older adults. With a focus on restoring patients to good emotional and physical health, our comprehensive program addresses co-existing medical illnesses, medications, family concerns, and social and environmental issues.

Specializing in Comprehensive, Compassionate Care

Using an interdisciplinary approach that combines medical, psychiatric and geriatric expertise, St. Vincent Charity Hospital’s dedicated team delivers compassionate care that focuses on the needs of the whole patient — physical, emotional and social, as well as the needs of their families. Our interdisciplinary team consists of physicians, geriatric psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, occupational and recreational therapists, pastoral/spiritual care specialists, chemical dependency educators and specialty physicians.

Focusing on Recovery

Treatment at St. Vincent Charity Hospital is goal-directed and encourages patient participation. The geriatric team listens to understand the patient’s particular healthcare needs, as well as their family situations, and strives to provide the help needed to restore good emotional health in the least restrictive environment. Whenever possible, we link patients to community support resources.

The Caregivers at St. Vincent Charity Hospital are uniquely qualified to provide this type of caring. SVCH is one of the only area hospitals to offer comprehensive adult psychiatric services, including emergency psychiatric intervention, inpatient services, detoxification, outpatient services and specialists in geriatric and medical psychiatry.

Family Support

Because we understand the family's role in successful patient care, our team educates family members about the nature of the illness and coping strategies, as well as recommending additional resources and services.

Referrals from Physicians and Family Members

For more information, or to make a referral, physicians, family members and healthcare professionals may call our GeroPsychiatry Intake Specialist at 1 (800) 810-7294.

About St. Vincent Charity Hospital

St. Vincent Charity Hospital is a mission-driven provider of quality Catholic healthcare and has served the Greater Cleveland community for 140 years. In the most recent accreditation survey by the Ohio Department of Mental Health, the program was recognized for best practices, serving as a model for behavioral healthcare providers. In addition to a full complement of Behavioral Health Services, St. Vincent Charity Hospital is a 480-bed full-service inpatient and outpatient healthcare center and is owned through a partnership between the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine Health System and University Hospitals Health System.