The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine collaborates with Associated Clinic of Psychology

The Lutheran Home Belle Plaine May 10, 2019

Belle Plaine, MN (June 21, 2019) – The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine, a skilled nursing facility, recently announced collaboration with Associated Clinic of Psychology (ACP), a leading national provider on Geropsychological services. Through the ACP, residents will have access to mental health, emotional and behavioral support services.1

“With close to 40 years of experience, ACP can support the development of a therapeutic milieu to mitigate psychological distress and related behaviors presented in the residential community along with improving quality of life for the residents/tenants to supplement the employee work force effectiveness,” according to a representative from ACP.

ACP’s approach to geriatric mental health incorporates not only individual assessment and therapy for residents, but an integrated team approach that may include recommendations for the resident’s entire care team, making sure that the improvements to their lives continue.

According to the CDC, it is estimated 20 percent of people 55+ experience some type of mental health concern. The most common conditions include anxiety, severe cognitive impairment and mood disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder.

“The collaboration with ACP allows our residents to access mental health services within their home, “said Jacqueline Grimm, Regional Director of Senior Services for Minnesota Care Communities. “Mental, emotional and behavior health is essential to a person’s wellbeing. With ACP, we can continue to meet the needs of our residents and enhance the care provided to our residents. It is exciting to bring such a reputable and dedicated team to our home.”

Emily Carlson, MSW, LICSE, the assigned ACP mental-health clinician will be joining the team soon. For more information about ACP, visit.acp-mn.com.

About The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine offers transitional care, wellness and rehabilitative therapies, long-term care, memory care and respite. Located in Belle Plaine, Minn., The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine is part of a 22-acre continuum of care campus. As a ministry of The Lutheran Home Association, The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine, provides for the spiritual, physical, mental and emotional needs of those entrusted to their care. For more information, visit www.mylutheranhomebp.org. For real-time updates, follow @TLHAword on Twitter or “Like” TLHA Belle Plaine Campus on Facebook.

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