Carson Tahoe Behavioral Health & Senior Pathways

• In/Out patient psychiatric and substance abuse
• 30 adult psychiatric and substance abuse beds
• Alcohol, opiates, etc. – Dual-diagnosis clients
• Detox – 3-5 days up to several weeks
• Discharge plans
• Fully staffed – two medical directs, psychiatrists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, full range of therapists, social workers, nursing staff
• Senior pathways – 55 ages and up (not limited by age) 10-14 day stay
• 16 Senior pathways beds – deal with all senior mental health issues – Alzheimer’s, dementia, stabilization, and placement in assisted living facilities
• Intake from other facilities with change in behavior
• Most insurance plans accepted
• Medicaid and Medicare
• Team approach to care
• Family participation/family groups
• 24/7 admitting
• Self admits

Senior Pathways

• Toll Free BHS Hotline: (800) 283-7671
• Inpatient BHS: (775) 445-7350
• Outpatient BHS: (775) 445-7756

Behavioral Health Services’ (BHS) Senior Pathways Program is a multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment program for aging adults experiencing an acute decrease in their everyday level of functioning. Assessment is designed to be quick and precise, addressing medical, psychosocial, social and situational factors. Treatment is individualized and encourages family input and involvement.

Senior Pathways Inpatient Program is for aging adults who are suffering from:

• Aggression
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Anger (services include anger management)
• Combative behavior
• Debilitating anxiety disorders, among others
• Decreased memory
• Dementia
• Depression
• Increased confusion
• Increased isolation
• Loss of appetite
• Mood disorders
• Paranoia
• Psychosis
• Schizophrenia
• Sleeplessness
• Suicidal thoughts; suicidal attempts or ideation