The new facility represents the latest in a succession of expanded and new services offered by McLaren Macomb. Considering this aging population, 20 percent of people age 55 and older require a level of behavioral health treatment, yet only 3 percent seek treatment. Macomb County is home to nearly 874,000 people, and 39 percent are over the age of 50. Through this facility, McLaren Macomb will add nearly 30 jobs to Shelby Township. The services of social workers and occupational and recreational therapists will also be available. Overseen by a board-certified psychiatrist, the facility will include a full complement of registered nurses providing around-the-clock care and an experienced manager to supervise all patient care services. “It is always exciting to be able to grow and expand our services to our community, especially one that is in a position to meet a growing need.” “The growing emphasis being placed on behavioral health and mental and emotional well-being, along with the de-stigmatization of the need for this area of care, have been very promising,” said Tom Brisse, McLaren Macomb president and CEO. The new 23-bed inpatient facility is designed to meet the needs of adults 55 and older who are in need of treatment for increased anxiety, prolonged emotional issues after a major life event, behavioral disturbances, depression with suicidal thoughts, hallucinations and delusional thoughts, among other behavioral health needs. These changes and reactions are normal, but often extra help is needed if the depression and anxiety go on for too long and that's why we're here, to provide that specialized care to this unique population.” “As we age, we face multiple changes in many different areas of life, and the aging population is left to find a way to cope with those changes and the loss associated with them, all of this can leave them feeling depressed, anxious and overwhelmed. “There can be a disconnect between the physical health and mental health,” said Theresa Chapman, program director of the McLaren Macomb Senior Behavioral Health Center. Located in Shelby Township along Schoenherr Road, just south of 21 Mile Road, construction began in the fall of 2020, and it represents an $8 million investment by the hospital to the community.
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