Behavioral Health & Skilled Nursing Care

Behavioral Health and Skilled Nursing Care

Silver Springs Care Center in Meriden, Connecticut provides specialized skilled nursing care for individuals with behavioral health needs who benefit from a structured, supportive and person-centered environment.

Our Behavioral Health Program combines skilled nursing care with behavioral health services, psychosocial support, education, therapeutic programming and individualized approaches to care. The goal is to help each resident achieve greater stability, independence and quality of life while preserving dignity, choice and individual rights.

An Individualized Approach to Behavioral Health

Successful behavioral health care begins with understanding the individual.

Our interdisciplinary team works to identify each resident’s strengths, needs, preferences, triggers, coping strategies and personal goals. These considerations are incorporated into an individualized plan of care and reviewed as the resident’s needs change.

Rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis or behavior, our approach considers the whole person and the physical, emotional, social and environmental factors that may influence their well-being.

Safety and security remain important components of the program while respecting each resident’s dignity, autonomy and rights.

A Specialized Behavioral Health Team

Silver Springs has developed a behavioral health program that integrates specialized behavioral services with the resources of a skilled nursing care center.

Program resources include:

• Full-time, master’s-prepared Behavioral Program Director
• Psychiatric consultation
• Psychological consultation
• 24-hour skilled nursing care
• Social services and care planning
• Therapeutic recreation and structured activities
• Rehabilitation services when clinically appropriate
• Medication management
• Individualized behavioral approaches and interventions
• Interdisciplinary care planning

This integrated model is particularly valuable for individuals whose behavioral health needs exist alongside chronic medical conditions, functional limitations or other needs requiring skilled nursing support.

Education, Support and Skill Development

Programming is designed to give residents opportunities to develop skills, better understand their health and identify strategies that can support greater independence and well-being.

Depending upon individual needs and goals, programming may address:

• Anger management and emotional regulation
• Relapse prevention
• Self-help and peer support
• Personal and interpersonal boundaries
• Understanding mental health conditions
• Coping strategies
• Mindfulness and relaxation
• Activities of daily living
• Social skills and community interaction
• Health and wellness
• Independent living skills

Residents are encouraged to participate in their care and establish achievable goals based on their individual abilities, circumstances and preferences.

Behavioral Health and Complex Medical Needs

Finding an appropriate care setting can be particularly challenging when an individual requires both skilled nursing care and behavioral health support.

Silver Springs brings these services together in one setting. Our clinical and behavioral health teams collaborate to address the interaction between a resident’s physical health, behavioral health, medications, functional abilities and psychosocial needs.

This interdisciplinary approach allows us to consider individuals with complex care needs and develop individualized approaches designed to support successful placement and long-term stability.

Our Commitment to Stigma-Free Care and a Stigma-Free Environment

Silver Springs is committed to creating an environment in which individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, dementia and other cognitive or behavioral health needs are treated with dignity and respect.

A diagnosis does not define the person receiving care.

Our team strives to understand each resident as an individual—recognizing their history, experiences, abilities, preferences and goals while providing the structure and support necessary to promote safety and well-being.

We believe reducing stigma is an important part of creating an environment where residents can participate in their care, build relationships and work toward meaningful personal goals.

Behavioral Health Care in Meriden, Connecticut

Silver Springs Care Center provides behavioral health and skilled nursing services in Meriden for individuals whose needs may require a more specialized approach to long-term care.

Our team works with residents, families, hospitals, behavioral health providers, community agencies and other referral partners to evaluate each individual’s needs and determine whether Silver Springs can provide an appropriate level of care.

Learn More About the Behavioral Health Program

If you are seeking skilled nursing placement for an individual with behavioral health and complex clinical needs, our team is available to discuss the individual’s circumstances, care needs and potential admission to Silver Springs.

Silver Springs Care Center
33 Roy Street
Meriden, CT 06450

Main Number: (203) 237-8457