IMPORTANT NOTICE:

New behavioral health visitation restrictions

Due to the ongoing pandemic, Ballad Health is not allowing visitors in its behavioral health centers.

Please read more about these visitation restrictions.

10-bed inpatient geropsych unit serving the Clintwood / Dickenson Co. area

Helping seniors find hope and happiness

As adults age, it’s common to experience life-changing events that can cause an emotional and psychosocial strain.

The Green Oak Behavioral Health unit at Dickenson Community Hospital is an acute-level healthcare facility that treats and improves the lives of people 55 and older* who are suffering from a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including:

• Depression, sadness and anxiety
• Severe memory loss and dementia
• Disorientation and hallucination
• Increased social withdrawal and isolation
• Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
• Sleep disturbances
• Extreme fluctuation in weight
• Loss of interest in appearance and self-neglect
• Aggressive or agitated behavior
• Prolonged grieving
• Loss of desire to live

*Ages 45 to 54 are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Referrals

To make a referral, please call (276) 926-0251.

Respond 24/7 intervention helpline

Reaching out is a sign of strength.

No matter what you’ve done or what life’s done to you, you aren’t alone.

Call the Respond helpline – any day, any time – at 1-800-366-1132.

We’re here to listen.