VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System
Geropsychology - Topeka
Geropsychology/Geropsychiatry services older people in a variety of settings, including outpatient, inpatient, extended care, and follow-up with veterans in community placements. Psychological services are provided to a heterogeneous group of older veterans with the concerns and abilities of all people.
These concerns include psychiatric diagnoses such as:
- Affective disorders
- Personality disorders
- Chronic symptoms related to schizophrenia
- Medical problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and cancer
- Social crises ranging from marital difficulties to homelessness
Topeka Division houses a 20-bed Geropsychiatry Community Living Center. This is a rehabilitative program for older veterans with a primary psychiatric diagnosis who have been unable to remain in their own home, nursing home, residential care or inpatient setting due to problematic behaviors.
- Contact:
- Program Director
(785) 350-3111, Ext. 52223
Contact Info
Location
- Topeka VA Medical Center
Contact Number(s)
- 785-350-3111 Ext. 52223
Hours of Operation
- 8:00 am - 4:30 pm