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Alta Bates Summit Behavioral Health Care for Seniors

Feeling depressed or anxious is not a standard part of getting older. No matter what your age, mental health issues can be treated, allowing you to enjoy life. Let us help.

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In a Crisis? Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK

If this is an emergency, call 911.

Behavioral Health Care for Seniors

Feeling depressed or anxious does not have to be a part of getting older. If you are suffering from a mental health issue in what are supposed to be your golden years, let the mental health experts at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center help. Many mental health disorders can be successfully treated, no matter your age.

Older people can develop all of the common mental health issues: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use disorders and others.

In addition, many older people are also dealing with emotional issues that all too often come with age: the death of a spouse or close friend, changing roles in retirement, a reduced income, isolation and changes in a living situation. Many are also dealing with multiple physical health issues, which can add to mental health problems.

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Getting an accurate diagnosis is the first step to effective treatment. We’ll assess you for common mental health conditions. We’ll also do a thorough assessment for dementia and other cognitive issues, as well as medical conditions such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, kidney disease, vitamin deficiencies and diabetes.

We’ll also take a close look at all the medications you take. Common health conditions and some medications can cause symptoms that look like mental health issues. In some cases, a simple medication adjustment or treatment for a physical problem can lead to big improvements in mental health.

If you do need treatment for a mental health condition, we have many options: individual and group counseling, partial hospitalization programs, and inpatient hospitalization stays. Several of these programs have been designed specifically with the needs of the older person in mind.

Many people find that group counseling and educational programs particularly helpful, as they allow older people—who are often isolated from others in the community—to get support from their peers and form new social bonds. 

There’s no reason to spend your older years feeling unhappy and isolated. Give us a call and let us help you return to good mental health.

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Alcohol affects us in many ways – both helpful and harmful. Just a glass a day can help prevent type 2 diabetes, heart disease and gallstones. Much more can cause cancer, liver and kidney disease, and brain damage. Research is key to understanding alcohol’s affect on our bodies, families and society.

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3012 Summit Street

5th Floor

Oakland, CA 94609

(510) 652-7000

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center | Herrick Campus

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center | Herrick Campus

2001 Dwight Way

Berkeley, CA 94704

(510) 204-4444

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