Timber Hills

Region IV offers an array of services for adults ages 18 and older who are diagnosed with a serious mental illness. These services include:

Individual, Group, Family Counseling
Case Management
Psychiatric Services
Consultation and Education
Psychosocial Rehabilitation/Clubhouse
Elderly Day Treatment Programs
Psychological Evaluation
Supervised Apartments
Acute Partial Hospitalization
Level II Screening for NH Placement
24-hour Emergency Hotline
After Hours Crisis Team

Counseling Services

Trained professionals provide individual, group, marriage and family counseling that build on individual's strengths and needs in a variety of areas.

Depression/Anxiety
Codependency
Anger Management
Abuse
Stress Management
Grief
Adjustment Difficulties

Case Management

The case management program for adults with serious mental illness provides assistance in locating resources, becoming more independent and overcoming challenges to living in the community.

Case management may be a help to you by:

Assisting you in finding medical, social, educational, religious and other services you may need
Providing information on employment, housing, and recreational/leisure opportunities in your community
Involving you in making important decisions, based on your strengths and wishes
Helping you feel better about yourself as you begin making choices and meeting personal goals

You will have one individual who is assigned to be your case manager. This person will have your needs and interest in mind. It is up to you to tell your case manager of goals you have in your life and the community resources you want to use. The ultimate goal of case management is for you to gain the highest level of independence and personal growth possible while becoming a values member of your community.

Day Programs

Acute Partial Hospitalization serves individuals who are experiencing acute needs. Provides supportive environment in which they gain self awareness to achieve healthy change. This program is operational 5 days per week. APH is intensive group, individual and family therapy. Weekly medication evaluation by a psychiatrist is provided.
The Clubhouse operates 5 hours per day to provide individuals a supportive environment in which they can develop skills by working in units operated by the members. The ultimate goal is to enable members to return to the work force through transitional or supportive employment.
The Elderly Psychosocial Program operates 4 hours per day within selected nursing homes throughout the region. Reality orientation and validation therapy are provided along with medication monitoring by a psychiatrist.

Law Enforcement Training

Region IV offers in-service training to all law enforcement personnel on a biannual basis. The training is conducted by a Masters level Therapists as well as case managers who have expertise in dealing with the mentally ill population.

What is the purpose of the training?

The purpose is to increase community awareness and bridge the communication gap between mental health and law enforcement.

What is involved in the training?

Overview of serious mental illnesses
Crisis intervention
Dealing with active psychosis
Suicide intervention
Aggressive behaviors
Overview of services provided through the mental health agency

Emergency Services

Region IV has a staff member available 24 hours a day to consult with individuals regarding problems that arise after hours or on weekends. You can reach a staff person by calling 1-888-287-4443.

Hours of Operation

Services are provided Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office is closed in observance of State Holidays. Special arrangements are made for after hour services.

Fees

Adult services are based on a sliding scale fee that is based on family size and household income. Medicaid, Medicare, CHIPS, and private insurances are accepted.

For More information please contact Shelia Baker, Adult Services Coordinator at (662) 286-5896.