Many older adults experience losses and illnesses that can lead to emotional, behavioral and cognitive challenges. The expert care team at MaineHealth Geriatric Behavioral Health - Portland can diagnose and treat these conditions — supporting healthy aging and well-being.
Healthy Aging and Well-Being for Older Adults
Older adulthood is a time of transitions. Our goals are to help patients improve mental/cognitive health and enhance their quality of life. As the only multi-disciplinary, specialized, geriatric psychiatry practice in Maine, we support a large and growing population. MaineHealth Geriatric Behavioral Health Outpatient - Portland provides timely assessments, expert evaluation and treatment to older adults who experience psychiatric or co-occurring substance use disorders.
We embrace a recovery based philosophy of care, partnering with patients and their families to optimize quality of life. We achieve this by:
- Providing comprehensive, coordinated team based care.
- Providing treatment that is informed by outcomes and evidence.
- Committing to ongoing education and professional development of staff and trainees.
- Embracing research as an integral part of our work.
- Evaluating and allocating resources to meet defined patient population and trainee needs.
- Engaging in continuous process and quality improvement as part of our culture.
- Using technologies to maximize safety and efficiency
Our highly experienced multidisciplinary team includes:
- Board Certified Psychiatrists
- Nurse Practitioners
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Psychologists
- Licensed Clinical Social Workers
- Psychiatric Assistants
Services include:
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Medication Management
- Recommendations for Psychiatric Treatment
- Individual Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Telehealth Psychiatry & Therapy
Our expertise is in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. We take pride in assisting local primary care physicians in delivering safe and effective mental health treatment, with the best outcomes for their patients.
These professionals can call on us for the following services:
- Diagnosing Psychiatric Issues
- Confirming Psychiatric and Addiction Diagnoses
