Message from our
Administrator,
Donna Riser
Dear Friends, As administrator of Lackey Memorial Hospital, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our hospital website. We appreciate the trust you have placed in us. Lackey Memorial Hospital is Mississippi's first critical access hospital. Read More
Outpatient Behavioral Health
Sometimes we can't see the pain and troubles that others are feeling, but we can see the signs. More than half of all Americans will experience mental health issues in their lifetime, most often these issues arise within our elderly loved ones. Look for the signs, and when behavioral health troubles hit close to home, seek compassionate and professional help that's also close to home.
Behavioral Health
Warning Signs
- Change in appetite
- Extreme fluctuations in weight
- Fatigue and loss of energy
- Depressed or irritable mood
- Increased social withdrawal
- Loss of interest in appearance
- Feelings of worthlessness
- Suicidal thoughts
- Difficulty concentrating
- Memory loss
- Disorientation
- Hallucinations
Outpatient Program
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Treatment Structure:
- Patients admitted to this service attend 12 hours or less of treatment per week.
- 2 Therapy groups
- 1 Activity group daily
- 1 RN/education group daily
For more information or to refer a loved one to our program, call 601-469-4124.
Senior Care Program
Seniors often experience significant changes in their lives. As these changes take place, a behavioral health program can help maintain one's quality of life. Our Senior Care Unit enables adults 65 or older to improve their daily functioning. Referrals can be made directly to the unit. A Senior Care professional is available to provide a confidential assessment in the home or at our facility.
Senior Care Unit
Our inpatient therapy and treatment plans, specialized for ages 65 and older, are individually developed for each patient and include:
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- Medication management
For more information please call: 601-469-4151.
LMH Swing Bed Program
Swing Bed (or Skilled Nursing Care) is a Medicare program designed to provide additional inpatient care to those needing extra time to heal or strengthen. The term "Swing Bed" refers the the use of hospital beds for either acute or skilled nursing care. Our Swing Bed Program offers a much needed service for patients who no longer need acute hospital care, but do need skilled nursing or therapy care to complete their recovery.
To find out if our Swing Bed Program might be right for you call 601-469-4151.

