Services

Behavioral Health Center

Personalized psychiatric treatment for individuals 50 years and older


We all hope our family members will enjoy "the golden years." But, as individuals age, they experience the loss of loved ones, and the stresses that go with losing physical and mental abilities, that may result in emotional illness. Some signs and symptoms that a loved one may be experiencing an emotional illness include:
  • Insomnia or too much sleep
  • Crying spells
  • Poor appetite or overeating
  • Disregard for personal appearance
  • Sad or blank look on face
  • Thoughts of suicide
  • Forgetfulness or confusion
  • Social isolation
These symptoms are not normal at any age and should be considered an illness in the elderly.


Depression and other emotional illnesses are a significant problem for older adults.

  • National statistics show that one out of four older adults suffers from serious emotional difficulties related to aging.
  • Depressed older adults have the highest risk of suicide in our society.
  • Nineteen million people will suffer from depression at one time in their lives.  Of these, eighty to ninety percent can be effectively treated.
At the Behavioral Health Center we offer individualized care in a warm, supportive atmosphere where our nurses, psychiatrists and trained counselors and therapists can help your friend or loved one.  The first thing our professional team will do is a very thorough evaluation to help determine what's causing the behavioral and mental changes.  We also check for any underlying medical or biochemical origins.  We will then work with the patient, family and other health professionals, to develop a course of treatment.

Treatment includes individual meetings with psychiatrists; group therapy with other seniors struggling with similar problems; and educational programs.  Our nurses, psychiatrists, trained counselors and therapists can help with all aspects of a person's life.

To ensure excellent access and care, we offer:
  • FREE confidential initial consultation to help determine the appropriate level of care
  • Follow-up care to ensure that the improvements made are long-lasting
  • Management of a patient's secondary medical needs
For more information or to schedule a free consultation call the Behavioral Health Center at 748-2324.  Our staff is available 24 hours a day and all information is completely confidential.


Tuni Theonnes

Program Director
2001 Errecart Blvd
3rd Floor of Hospital
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 748-2324