Senior Behavioral Health Program

Emergency Help Available 24/7

For a mental health emergency, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency room. 988 is the national suicide and crisis hotline.

You can also call the San Diego Crisis Line at 888-724-7240 for confidential, free support.

UC San Diego Health Emergency Departments

As an older adult, you need a mental health care provider who understands the aging process and how it can affect mental health.

Look to the Senior Behavioral Health program at UC San Diego Health for expert psychiatric care for adults 65 and older.

Leaders in Caring for Seniors

Leaders in Caring for Seniors

Receive warm, welcoming care

UC San Diego Health is recognized as Committed to Care Excellence by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. We are the first health care system in San Diego to join the Age-Friendly Health System Initiative of more than 100 health systems across the U.S. This designation acknowledges our exemplary implementation of key, evidence-based best practices designed to improve care for seniors.

Learn About the Age-Friendly Health System Award

Signs You or a Loved One Needs Help

Mental health issues often go unrecognized and undiagnosed, especially among older adults. You may want to consider seeking professional help if you see signs of:

Depression
Social withdrawal
Severe anxiety
Suicidal thoughts
Sleep and appetite changes
Loss of interest in appearance
Hallucinations
Confusion
Severe memory loss
Changes in behavior or personality

Senior Behavioral Health Clinic

Don't Suffer in Silence

Depression is not a normal part of aging. It is a disease that can be treated. However, older adults have an increased risk of depression. We can and want to help.

Our experts can help you even if you don't have a severe mental health issue.

As with people of any age, many older adults have general mental health care concerns. Talking with one of our senior behavioral health specialists can improve your well-being and help you maintain independence with confidence.

Services We Offer

Medication management
Family and individual therapy
Diagnosis and treatment for new unresolved or ongoing mental health issues
Coordination of care with other medical specialties

Related Services for Seniors

Intensive Outpatient Program

Memory Assessments

Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Care

Senior Medicine / Geriatrics

Behavioral Health Plans Accepted

We accept behavioral health insurance and most insurance plans that are offered to UC San Diego Health employees. You're encouraged to verify that UC San Diego Health is an in-network provider.

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