Geriatric Psychiatry Program

Behavioral HealthServices

THE OAKES

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601.200.3090

1.800.632.5907

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The patients of The Oakes experience a secure environment, designed mindfully for those suffering from severe depression which may also include a diagnosis of dementia. We use proven methods to help patients such as social group interaction, reality orientation, sensory stimulation, recreation and self-expression.

Our patients benefit from group therapy and each enjoys a private room which includes equipment to aid in easy movement and accessibility.

In addition to state-of-the-art facilities, our team includes a medical director, board certified physicians, social workers, nurses and a chaplain. Our 24-hour nursing care allows for personalized attention to all patients to meet their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

The Oakes at St. Dominic’s

Behavioral Health Services

provides compassionate care

for individuals with geriatric

psychiatric conditions

and those suffering from

depression or other acute

mental illnesses.

Directions

Located on the north campus of St. Dominic’s on

North Curran Drive.

Turn left onto North Curran Drive if coming from

Old Canton Road.

If coming from Lakeland or exiting on Lakeland

from I-55, make a right on North Curran Drive,

after the second cross walk.

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DIRECTIONS

Located on the north campus of St. Dominic’s,on North Curran Drive.

Turn left onto North Curran Drive if coming from Old Canton Road.

If coming from Lakeland or exiting on Lakeland from I-55, make a right on North Curran Drive,

after the second cross walk.

969 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39216601.200.2090 • 1.800.632.5907

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1-800-632-5907601-209-2438

1-866-267-0423601-466-6197

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Outreach Coordinators

Outreach Coordinators are located throughout the state to provide an immediate contact for patients or families who have questions or need information. These counselors are able to evaluate and make recommendations for treatment options.

We accept Medicaid, Medicare, BCBS commercial insurance and self pay.

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FOR HELP 24 HOURS A DAY, please call 601-200-3090 or 1-800-632-5907.

mailing address:969 Lakeland DriveJackson, MS 39216

physical address:2969 North Curran Drive

Jackson, Mississippi 39216

WHEN TO REFER

The staff of The Oakes is sensitive to the frustration families feel when a loved one is struggling with depression and mental illness. It has been our mission to treat patients for over 30 years, and we will continue this mission of providing care to those individuals in an environment where their condition is best understood.

When a person becomes disoriented, confused and agitated or is exhibiting moderate to severe neurocognitive functional impairment (excluding brain injury or mental retardation) it is time to call one of our counselors for an assessment. The Oakes is designed to treat those with or without concurrent medical issues, as well as those who need more assistance because of physical challenges.

If you would like an assessment please call 601-200-3090 or 1-800-632-5907.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

• Dementia with new onset of psychiatric issues

• Suicidal thoughts/plans

• Severe depression

• Homicidal thoughts/plans

• New onset psychosis

• Cognitive dysfunction that is acute onset or has

recently changed

• Delusional or paranoid thoughts

• Loss of interest inability to care of themselves

• Nursing assistance with medical monitoring

RECREATIONAL THERAPY

Recreational programs promote quality of life by providing an appropriate level of stimulation using meaningful activities. The effectiveness of recreational activities is valuable in addition to pharmacological therapies for reducing behavioral symptoms. Our therapists utilize a wide range of interventions and techniques to improve the physical, cognitive, emotional, social and leisure needs of their patients.

Pet Therapy • Provided weekly with geriatric patients at The Oakes. • A guided interaction between a specially trained animal and an individual or group, facilitated by the animal’s handler. • Improves patients’ mental, social, emotional and physical functions. • Improves a person’s mental status by increasing socialization, behavior and motivation, or by providing a sense of purpose. • Infl uences prosocial behaviors such as interaction, pleasure and smiling in patients.

Music Therapy • Provided daily as a key part of The Oakes program. • Helps to stimulate seemingly lost memories and help maintain some cognitive functioning. • Helps stimulate communication and memory skills. • Benefi ts include memory recall, positive changes in moods, a sense of control over life, non-pharmacological management of pain and discomfort, stimulation that promotes interest even when other approaches are ineffective.

Activity Therapy • Provided daily as a valuable component of The Oakes program. • Reduces agitation, anxiety, depression and anger. • Can reduce sundowning behavior. • Benefi ts include increased socialization, increased concentration, improved self-concept and increased alertness.

Pastoral Counseling • Provided daily as a unique part of The Oakes program. • Our trained Chaplain, with a genuine posture of humility, accompanies each individual through issues related to their illness and provides meaningful support to the person. • Reduces sense of isolation and helps a patient fi nd their own internal sense of comfort, balance, and strength.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) • St. Dominic’s is a top provider in the state of Mississippi offering both inpatient and outpatient ECT. • Patients who have not had success with other treatment options may benefi t. • ECT is administered at the main hospital campus to ensure the highest quality of care.

CRITERIA

Suitable Criteria • Intravenous (IV) fl uids or antibiotic medication • Dialysis • Medical devices

Unsuitable Criteria

• Ventilators • PCA pumps • Blood, Heparin or Insulin Infusions • Fresh postoperative (must be medically cleared) • Fresh tracheotomies (must be medically cleared) • Confi rmed TB (positive AFB) or suspected TB unless patient has been on anti-TB meds for two weeks • Patients requiring frequent suctioning or traction • Patients requiring intensive medical/nursing care or procedures • Unable to take an active part in treatment • Chronic illness or stage of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease from which inpatient stay will not improve the course of the patient’s illness. • Level of function that prevents any benefi t from psychiatric treatment • Mentally disabled person whose behaviors are not due to a psychiatric disturbance

*Each patient will be reviewed individually.