Mental Health Services
Many psychiatric disorders can be addressed by trained professionals in the comfort of your home. The Michigan Visiting Nurses Mental Health Program can help you or a loved one live in a safe and supportive environment. Our in-home services include:
- Home environment and patient safety evaluations
- Reintegration of a psychiatric patient discharged into the home environment
- Coordination of care with the psychiatrist, primary care physician, specialist physicians, patient, community agencies and family
- Assessment and monitoring of psychiatric symptoms and current stressors
- Medication assessment and education
- Supportive counseling to the patient, caregivers and family
- Education of disease processes, symptom management, and relapse prevention
- Assist families and patients coping with cognitive and behavioral changes associated with dementia
- Assist individuals who experience anxiety and depression related to a medical illness(es).
- Support and problem-solving with patients and families facing end of life issues
