Meadhaven Psychiatric Care from Baptist Health

Meadhaven, located on the campus of Baptist Medical Center South, offers 24-hour short-term, intensive psychiatric care for adults. Meadhaven Outpatient Center, located in the Normandie Building behind Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, offers two distinct outpatient services for adults: a psychiatric partial hospitalization program and an addictive disease program.

Addictive Disease Outpatient Program

The Meadhaven Addictive Disease Outpatient Program promotes an atmosphere of success and confidence that offers encouragement to those seeking help with alcohol and/or drug dependency. Patients are treated with dignity in an environment that respects privacy. From their first day, patients begin to see there is hope and that lasting recovery is possible for them and their families.

The goal at Meadhaven is to provide effective therapy to men and women desiring to recover from alcoholism/drug addiction and to give them the help they need to maintain normal, productive lives free from chemical dependency.

Located at the Meadhaven Outpatient Center in the Normandie Building behind Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, the comprehensive outpatient program is designed to deal with the specific problems of each individual. Treatment is tailored to the particular plans, goals and needs of the patient and is based on four very important concepts:

The program offers the following services for adults 18 and older:

The patient's psychiatrist oversees the treatment process in conjunction with certified alcohol and drug counselors and other treatment specialists.

Detoxification if necessary is available on a designated medical unit at Baptist Medical Center South prior to admission to the outpatient program.

Calls are welcome from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and are handled with strict confidence. For more information, please call (334) 286-3535, or in the case of an emergency after hours, please call (334) 286-3116.

Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program

Many people experience depression, anxiety, stress or other emotional problems but do not require 24-hour hospital care. Others may be involved in outpatient counseling but have experienced little improvement in symptoms. Still others have completed inpatient hospitalization but are still in need of continuing support and daily counseling services. Partial Hospitalization may be the answer for these patients.

The Meadhaven Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program is located at the Meadhaven Outpatient Center in the Normandie Building behind Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery. The program provides innovative psychiatric services for adults who are able to return home each day. The goal at Meadhaven is to help each patient reach maximum potential for an independent lifestyle.

Partial Hospitalization is appropriate for adult patients who have a serious mental illness and require a structured program of therapy for several hours daily to attain specific treatment goals. It is not appropriate for those patients whose psychiatric illness is so severe that they cannot be maintained in the community and thus requires inpatient care.

Meadhaven provides a caring, supportive environment where adult patients can focus on recovery. The Partial Hospitalization Program rebuilds emotional foundations for patients and helps guide them toward more fulfilling lives.

The following services are provided:

A psychiatrist leads the multidisciplinary treatment team that also consists of a therapist and nurse. All work together to create an individualized treatment program for the patient.

Program hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Calls are welcome from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and are handled with strict confidence. For more information, please call 334-286-3535.

Psychiatric Inpatient Program

The Meadhaven Psychiatric Inpatient Program deals with psychiatric problems that can affect men and women during any stage in their lives. Sometimes life-threatening psychiatric illnesses are as serious as heart disease or cancer, and like any physical illness, should not be ignored. Effective treatment is available to allow individuals to go on to lead healthy, happy lives.

According to statistics provided by the National Institute of Mental Health, one out of six adults experiences emotional problems at some time in their lives. It is further estimated that more than 51million Americans have a mental disorder in a single year. Fortunately, there are many new and effective forms of treatment available.

Located in the Meadhaven building on the campus of Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, the Meadhaven Psychiatric Inpatient Program is a 24-hour comprehensive, short-term treatment facility. The program provides emotional, medical and psychiatric support for adults requiring intensive evaluation and treatment. The goal at Meadhaven is to provide treatment in a caring and compassionate manner.

Meadhaven provides a reassuring, therapeutic environment. Through a structured plan of therapy, patients are given opportunities to improve social, physical and mental skills.

The following services are provided:

The patient's psychiatrist leads the multidisciplinary treatment team. This team includes therapists, social workers and psychiatric nurses. Access is also available to primary care physicians and other medical specialists.

The problems facing our patients also affect their family members. The patient's family is an important part of the treatment and is included in family conferences and discharge planning.

Calls are welcome 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and are handled with strict confidence. For more information, please call (334) 286-3116.