Psychiatry

The Adult Inpatient Unit is a 24-bed unit for patients 18 and older who are experiencing a crisis caused by life difficulties. A patient may have suicidal and/or homicidal thoughts with or without a plan to follow through.  He or she may be experiencing increased anxiety or depression with symptoms that interfere with his/her ability to function day to day. A patient may have psychotic signs and symptoms such as hallucinations or delusions. A patient may also have withdrawal symptoms related to alcohol abused. In this case, a medical clearance will be required.

The Partial Hospitalization / Day Treatment Program is for the treatment of psychiatric conditions or addiction issues. Patients must be admitted by a physician. The day program provides individuals with comprehensive, intensive treatment and the convenience of returning home in the evenings. Patients may be admitted to the day program or transition from inpatient hospitalization.

Treatment is provided Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (full day program) or 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (half-day program), depending on the patient’s individual needs at The Bradley Center.

The Child & Adolescent Inpatient Unit is a 20-bed facility for children and adolescents, ages 10-17, who are experiencing depression, anxiety or anger management issues; are a threat to themselves or others; have self-mutilating behaviors and/or have other problems that result in difficulties with life.

The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a 24-bed unit that provides a stable, secure environment for psychiatric patients in crisis. The unit offers:

• Short-term emergency psychiatric care
• Multidisciplinary assessment
• Referral to appropriate follow-up care

This unit is funded by Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, providing a local alternative to Georgia’s state hospital.

The Senior Care Unit is a 13-bed unit for senior adults who have a mental health diagnosis along with a medical condition. A medical clearance is required. Patients may be experiencing suicidal and/or homicidal thoughts with or without a plan to follow through.  He or she may be experiencing increased anxiety or depression with symptoms that interfere with his/her ability to function day to day. A patient may have psychosis or dementia causing behavioral issues.

The Bradley Center provides assessment with detoxification treatment or with dual diagnosis treatment (the combination of a substance abuse or addiction diagnosis with a mental health diagnosis). Patients can also be experiencing withdrawal symptoms related to alcohol abuse. In these cases, medical clearance is required.

Services include:

• Assessment
• Education
• Inpatient care for dual diagnosis
• Medically managed detoxification
• Relapse prevention / discharge planning
• Addiction education
• 12-step meetings on campus
• Aftercare for adults

Our commitment to individuals and families extends beyond diagnosis and treatment. With a community-centered mission, The Bradley Center takes a leading role in providing mental health community education. Educational and prevention services include:

• Speakers Bureau: Our staff is available to speak on mental health topics to civic clubs, churches and businesses.
• Health Fairs: We are available to provide information on our services as well as mental health screenings.
• Screenings: Depression, anxiety and stress screenings are available to help individuals determine if they may have a problem. Screenings may be part of a health fair or offered at a scheduled event.
• Support Groups: Numerous community support groups – including Alcoholics Anonymous – meet in The Bradley Center campus. Call us at 706-320-3700 for topics, dates and times.As the mental health resource for our community, we are also able to connect you with other support groups and resources in the community.