Psychiatric Services at Marietta Memorial Hospital is a 13 bed secure unit for seniors 65 and older and adults who are experiencing psychiatric symptoms that require 24-hour acute inpatient treatment.
Services
Services begin with an in-depth nursing assessment and psychiatric evaluation. Problems are identified and a plan is developed within 24 hours. Some medical management is available at the unti.
A patient whose principle diagnosis is medical wouldn't be appropriate. Psychiatric Services accepts patients 24 hours 7 days a week.
Treatment Team
Patients are provided individualized nursing care, individual and group therapy, medication management, and consultation to other disciplines as needed. Our treatment team includes psychiatrists, nurses, mental health technicians, social worker, assistant social worker, and a certified music therapist.
Making a Referral
- Call the unit directly and make a referral.
- Directly contacting one of our admitting psychiatrists.
- Having a current treatment provider (psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist or family physician) call the unit and request an admission.
- Being evaluated in our Emergency Department.
- Through consultation on the medical floor or request for transfer from another hospital.
Please call the number listed below to make a referral.
Marietta Memorial Hospital Psychiatric Services
(740) 374-1501 - Nurses Station
(740) 374-1505 - fax