Behavioral Health
Inpatient & Outpatient Mental Illness Programs
Southwest General offers a variety of programs for adults including Adult Behavioral Health, Senior Mental Health, and an outpatient mental health program. Our staff includes a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, psychiatric counselors, social workers, and activity therapists.
Our program offers psychiatric assessments and treatment, specialized nursing, and medical evaluation. We attempt to prepare our patients for life after they are discharged by providing after care services and medication management, as well as follow-up planning.
Southwest General Hospital offers a full range of treatment options in a private, confidential, and safe setting that empowers patients and promotes emotional growth and wellness. To start the referral process for yourself or someone you know, please call (210) 927-8948.
Outpatient Program
We offer a Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
The program is designed as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization. It provides structured daytime treatment for individuals who need more rigorous care for psychiatric symptoms rather than traditional outpatient care, yet who are stable enough to return home each evening. The Intensive Outpatient Program occurs 3 days per week.
The program services are time limited and conclude when the patient’s immediate problems are stabilized.
Adult Mental Health
The Adult Mental Health Program offers inpatient treatment and outpatient programs to serve individuals 18 years and older.
Our programs offer psychiatric assessments and treatment, 24-hour specialized nursing, and medical evaluations. We attempt to prepare our patients for life after they are discharged by providing ongoing counseling and medication management, as well as follow-up planning.
Our team offers a wide range of medical and mental health services, including:
- Psychiatric assessment and treatment
- Management and treatment of medical conditions
- Medication management
- Nursing
- Dietary consultation
- Psychotherapy (individual, family and group)
- Education for patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options and medications
- Social work assistance with discharge planning and financial issues
Visitation hours are from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. We ask that visitors refrain from bringing any of the following prohibited items:
- Food and drink
- Purses, bags or backpacks
- Cell phones
- Tobacco products or any items deemed paraphernalia
- Metal objects of any kind (other than keys)
Conditions
- Mood disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Thought disorders
Treatments
- Individual and Group Psychotherapy
- Family therapy
- Stress Management
- Coping Activity
- Recreation Activity
- Relaxation Therapy
- Sensorimotor Activity
- Co/relapse prevention groups
- Aftercare Planning
- Medication Management/Monitoring
- Case Management
- Educational Service
- Crisis Intervention
- Transportation (case by case)
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