Behavioral Health
Orange Park Medical Center provides a comprehensive and responsive continuum of psychiatric care including a 24-bed inpatient facility, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and emergency evaluations 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you need help with substance abuse issues, a life crisis, severe depression, bipolar disorder, thoughts of suicide, or other forms of mental health issues, our team of dedicated professionals will place special emphasis on providing a carefully individualized plan of care in a warm and compassionate environment. We provide treatment for individuals in Jacksonville, Orange Park, and Northeast Florida.
For more information on our inpatient services or for an emergency evaluation please call our nursing unit at (904) 276-8625.
For more information about our Intensive Outpatient Program, or to schedule an assessment call one of our counselors at (904) 276-8654.
Inpatient Services
Our 24-bed inpatient behavioral health unit is located within the hospital. It is designed to meet the needs of people who are seeking more intensive therapy than can be attained on an outpatient basis. The primary goal in this level of care is to help each person return to a level of stability that allows them to continue their therapy on an outpatient basis. Our program offers a safe, caring and comprehensive setting with services that include the following:
- Daily sessions with a psychiatrist
- Daily group therapy sessions with Masters level therapists.
- Family therapy
- Intensive medication management.
- Journaling assignments
- Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
- 24 hour nursing care by registered nurses with certification in psychiatric care.
- Other medical services offered within the hospital that may be necessary.
We specialize in treating people facing:
- Life stress
- Thought disorders including Schizophrenia and psychosis
- Mood disorders
- Problems with addictions
- Eating disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Life trauma
- Grief issues
- Thoughts of self harm
- Relationship problems
Our approach
Our approach is highly structured and includes therapy sessions on topics including the following:
- Stress management
- Developing relationship skills
- Improving social skills
- Improving skills for managing life decisions
A note about Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive therapy is available at Orange Park Medical Center. You might be a candidate for ECT if you suffer from severe depressive symptoms, intractable psychosis, cannot take medications that may stabilize mood, thoughts of suicide/homicide, or a general feeling of hopelessness. If you don’t respond well to antidepressants or have severe mania or schizophrenia that does not respond well to drug treatments, electroconvulsive therapy is an effective way to treat behavioral issues.
For more information or for an emergency evaluation please call our nursing unit at (904) 276-8625.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed to meet the needs of people who are seeking fast results in a more intensive therapy setting than traditional outpatient therapy. Our program offers a comprehensive assessment and medication evaluation within 24 hours of your first phone call Monday – Friday. People attend our program for an average of 11 sessions, which takes about one month. During this time we see a consistent 22% decline in the intensity of depressive and anxiety symptoms.
IOP is located on the east side of the hospital at1887 Kingsley Blvd, Suite 1700 in Medical Office Plaza 4
We specialize in treating people facing:
- Life stress
- Mood disorders
- Problems with addiction
- Social anxiety
- Generalized Anxiety Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Life Trauma
- Grief Issues
- Relationship Problems
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Two program tracks
There are two different tracks. One meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00a.m. - 12:00 noon. The other track meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Each program includes a weekly session with our board- certified psychiatrist, Dr. Kathleen Grissett. We also provide group psychotherapy sessions with Masters level therapists and nurses who have a specialized certification in psychiatry.
Our treatment approach
- Cognitive behavioral strategies
- Group therapy
- Journaling assignments
- Family sessions when necessary
Group sessions include:
- Stress management
- Development of introspective skills
- Clarification of core values and priorities
- Developing relationship skills
- Anger management
- Development of self awareness and empathy skills
- Confidence building exercises
- Improving social skills
- Improving skills for managing life decisions
Billing and Insurance Information
We are recognized by most insurance companies and our financial counselors can assist in clarifying any questions that you may have about cost.
For more information, or to schedule an assessment call one of our counselors at (904) 276-8654.
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