Mental/Behavioral Health

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Mental and behavioral health care for seniors addresses the psychological, emotional, and cognitive aspects of their well-being. As people age, they may encounter various mental health challenges and behavioral changes, often exacerbated by physical health issues, life transitions, and social isolation. Key components of mental and behavioral health care for seniors include:

  1. Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders: This includes identifying and treating conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, which can affect seniors as much as any other age group.

  2. Cognitive Health Care: Addressing cognitive disorders like Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. This involves managing symptoms, slowing disease progression, and providing supportive care.

  3. Grief and Loss Counseling: Many seniors experience grief from the loss of spouses, friends, and siblings. Counseling can help them process these feelings and adapt to these changes.

  4. Management of Behavioral Symptoms: Addressing behavioral changes that may arise from dementia or other mental health issues, such as aggression, wandering, or sleep disturbances.

  5. Psychotherapy: Individual, group, or family therapy can help seniors deal with a range of issues, including coping with life transitions, managing chronic illnesses, and improving relationships.

  6. Medication Management: Psychiatric medication can be a key component in treating certain mental health conditions, but it requires careful management due to potential side effects and interactions with other medications commonly taken by seniors.

  7. Support for Substance Abuse Issues: Including alcohol and prescription medication misuse, which can be particularly harmful for older adults.

  8. Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques: Teaching seniors methods to manage stress, such as through mindfulness, meditation, or gentle yoga, can improve overall mental well-being.

  9. Social Support and Community Engagement: Encouraging participation in community activities or senior centers can provide social interaction and reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.

  10. Education and Awareness: Educating seniors, families, and caregivers about the signs and symptoms of mental health issues to promote early intervention.

  11. Integration with Physical Health Care: Coordinating with healthcare providers to address the interplay between physical and mental health, as physical health problems can significantly impact mental well-being, and vice versa.

  12. End-of-Life and Palliative Care Counseling: Providing psychological support to seniors who are facing terminal illnesses or end-of-life decisions.

Mental and behavioral health care for seniors is vital for maintaining their quality of life, dignity, and independence. It requires a holistic approach that considers the unique challenges faced in later life.

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  • Advanced/Long Term Care
  • Home Care
  • Mental/Behavioral Health
  • Respite/Caregiver Support
  • Senior Resources and Support

Our mission is to partner with our community to foster innovative programs and services to enrich the quality of life for older adults, caregivers and diverse populations.

Counties Served
  • Maricopa

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  • Mental/Behavioral Health

Through compassionate care, clinical excellence, and individualized treatment, Aurora Behavioral Health System is dedicated to serving the behavioral health and addiction treatment needs of Arizonans.

Counties Served
  • Maricopa

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  • Mental/Behavioral Health

Avenir Behavioral Health is a 32 bed Psychiatric Hospital. We have two separate units, one dedicated to adult patient's ages 18 and older and the other dedicated to geriatric patients. We treat a variety of symptoms including Depression, Anxiety, Suicide Risks, Detox, Delusions/Hallucinations, Aggressive or Assaultive behaviors and many more.

Counties Served
  • Maricopa

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  • Mental/Behavioral Health
  • Senior Resources and Support

Acknowledging the need for help and being ready to start on a different journey is the first step to recovery. Axiom Care is here to help identify drug abuse and addiction problems, and is committed to providing the best possible care.

Counties Served
  • Maricopa

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  • Mental/Behavioral Health

For more than 40 years, Banner Behavioral Health Hospital has provided a nationally recognized, behavioral health care program for children, teens and adults faced with psychiatric, behavioral health, or chemical dependency challenges.

Counties Served
  • Maricopa
  • Emergency Shelter
  • Food Assistance
  • Mental/Behavioral Health
  • Senior Resources and Support

Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless (BCH) operates a shelter for men, women and children just off Highway 92 in Bisbee, Arizona. While the moniker suggests that it serves only those who are homeless, BCH serves anyone who may be in need, offering a wide variety of services.

Counties Served
  • Cochise

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  • Mental/Behavioral Health

Copper Springs provides behavioral health treatment at our Avondale and Gilbert facilities.

Counties Served
  • Maricopa

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  • Mental/Behavioral Health

Copper Springs provides behavioral health treatment at our Avondale and Gilbert facilities.

Counties Served
  • Maricopa

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Cornerstone Behavioral Health El Dorado provides evidence-based treatment for adults who are experiencing acute distress associated with behavioral health and/or substance use disorders and who will benefit from modern psychiatric care in a safe, engaging, and compassionate environment.

Counties Served
  • Pima

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  • Food Assistance
  • Mental/Behavioral Health
  • Senior Living
  • Senior Resources and Support
  • Transportation

Crossroads Mission is the only homeless shelter in South Central AZ

Counties Served
  • Santa Cruz

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  • Mental/Behavioral Health
  • Respite/Caregiver Support
  • Senior Centers/Day Care Centers
  • Senior Living
  • Senior Resources and Support

All Abilities. Limitless Possibilities.

Counties Served
  • Apache
  • Cochise
  • Coconino
  • Gila
  • Graham
  • Greenlee
  • La Paz
  • Maricopa
  • Mohave
  • Navajo
  • Pima
  • Pinal
  • Santa Cruz
  • Yavapai
  • Yuma

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  • Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
  • Mental/Behavioral Health

Our top-of-the-line residential homes are specifically designed to provide comfort for our residents and accessibility to our caregivers. You and your loved ones will enjoy plenty of sunshine with inviting views of walkways that meander through flowers and trees.

Counties Served
  • Maricopa

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  • Mental/Behavioral Health

Haven Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient psychiatric stabilization and treatment to senior adults experiencing acute symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood swings or psychosis.

Counties Served
  • Maricopa

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  • Mental/Behavioral Health

Providing compassionate and professional Care Management services in the Phoenix East Valley community for older adults and their families.

Counties Served
  • Maricopa

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  • Food Assistance
  • Mental/Behavioral Health
  • Senior Centers/Day Care Centers
  • Senior Living
  • Senior Resources and Support

Serving Sahuarita

Counties Served
  • Pima

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  • Mental/Behavioral Health

“I wish I could give 10 stars but 5 will have to do. At my age I have many elderly family members that have been admitted to an assortment of facilities. Diamondback has been one of the best I have seen. My Uncle was most pleased with the staff, his nurses have been there for everything he needed and even for a few things he didn’t know he needed. When you put your trust in strangers to care for a loved one, you can only hope it is as good as Diamondback Health Care.”

Counties Served
  • Maricopa

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  • Mental/Behavioral Health

For thirty years, Oasis Behavioral Health has offered quality mental health care for adolescents who are grappling with behavioral issues, co-occurring disorders, and addiction concerns.

Counties Served
  • Maricopa

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  • Mental/Behavioral Health

Palo Verde Behavioral Health has a longstanding reputation for stability in mental health and substance use treatment, serving patients in and around Tucson since 1960.

Counties Served
  • Pima

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  • Mental/Behavioral Health
  • Senior Living

Enjoy your own personalized living space where we provide a quality lifestyle while maintaining your highest level of independence.

Counties Served
  • Pima

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  • Mental/Behavioral Health
  • Senior Living

Enjoy your own personalized living space where we provide a quality lifestyle while maintaining your highest level of independence. Memory Care.

Counties Served
  • Gila
  • Maricopa
  • Pinal

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  • Mental/Behavioral Health
  • Senior Living

Enjoy your own personalized living space where we provide a quality lifestyle while maintaining your highest level of independence. Memory Care.

Counties Served
  • Maricopa

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  • Advanced/Long Term Care
  • Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
  • Home Care
  • Hospice
  • Memory Care
  • Mental/Behavioral Health
  • Respite/Caregiver Support
  • Senior Resources and Support

PCOA's mission is to promote dignity and respect for aging, and to advocate for independence in the lives of Pima County's older adults and their families.

Counties Served
  • Pima

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  • Food Assistance
  • Mental/Behavioral Health
  • Respite/Caregiver Support
  • Senior Centers/Day Care Centers
  • Senior Resources and Support

PGCSC is ready to assist with your needs.
We have caring, knowledgeable staff.

Counties Served
  • Gila
  • Pinal

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  • Mental/Behavioral Health

The mission of Polara Health is to provide accessible, compassionate whole person care that strengthens our community.

Counties Served
  • Yavapai

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  • Mental/Behavioral Health

It is our mission that Quail Run Behavioral Health consistently provides a supportive, compassionate and innovative environment of patient centered care.

Counties Served
  • Gila
  • Maricopa
  • Pinal