Mental Health

At Southwest Health Behavioral Services (SBS), we make life better. We provide people of all ages individualized and professional emotional and mental health care in a warm, supportive atmosphere.

All of us face challenges from time to time, and unfortunately, helpful services are not available in many communities. The good news is we’re easy to find, and easy to work with. Our staff are experts, dedicated to helping others in a completely confidential manner.

The most important thing to remember is the first step begins with a simple phone call. You can talk with your family medicine provider. Or, you can pick up the phone and dial us direct (608)348-3656 for more information or for help. We’re here for you.

Call to Make an Appointment

Mon – Fri

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

1450 Eastside Road, Platteville, WI
(2nd Entrance)
(608) 348-3656

Providers

Outpatient Care

For us, no two patients are alike. At Southwest Health Behavioral Services (SBS), we help people overcome life’s challenges, and most often, that does not require an overnight hospital stay. That’s what outpatient services is all about. We help people of all ages get help and improve their lives while living their lives.

How can you benefit from outpatient care?

Every person is unique, and every one’s needs and situations is different. Some of the benefits you might get from outpatient treatment at SBS include:

Get help managing medications
Get a helpful evaluation or assessment
Find healthy balance through wellness activities
Find out how to change unhealthy thoughts and behaviors
Understand and practice coping strategies
Learn how to improve your relationships
Overcome anxiety
Learn to cope with illness and difficulties
Gain confidence using new life skills
Get help building a better life
Live and feel happier

Memory Diagnostic Clinic

Memory loss is treatable and our personal care is always here to help improve you and your family member’s lives. At Southwest Health’s Memory Diagnostic Clinic, our mission is diagnosing and treating dementia as early as possible.

Diagnostic Structure

We follow internationally recognized protocols for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias, and other causes of memory impairment. Our interdisciplinary team includes psychiatrist TJ Norton, MD and psychotherapist Jennifer Miller-Kass, MSW, LCSW.

We provide on-going monitoring and support and we assist patients and families in planning for the future. We’re also happy to communicate with a patient’s primary care physician upon request.

Details

The first visit to the clinic is a two-hour appointment, followed by a half-hour appointment one month later. Three to six-month follow-up appointments are scheduled as appropriate.
The patient/caregiver(s)/family provide a history
The patient receives a neuropsychological examination, depression screenings, functional and sensory exams and a targeted physical examination.
Laboratory and radiological testing is ordered as appropriate.
Appropriate services such as occupational, physical, speech therapy and nutritional consults are scheduled as indicated.
The patient, family, and caregiver are given the diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
Patients and family are counseled and provided further information regarding dementia, future planning and community resources.
Patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are linked with the Dementia Care Alliance and the Alzheimer’s Association for further education and support.