The Senior Behavioral Unit at Coosa Valley Medical Center

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The Senior Behavioral Unit at Coosa Valley Medical Center

Supporting seniors and families with compassionate behavioral health care, dignity, and hope. Reach us at (256) 401-4670

08/24/2026

🧠Depression doesn't always look like sadness.🧠

In older adults, depression can sometimes show up in ways that are easy to overlook or mistake for “just getting older.”

Keep an eye out for changes such as:

• Losing interest in hobbies or activities they once enjoyed
• Withdrawing from friends, family, or social activities
• Changes in sleep or appetite
• Low energy or unusual fatigue
• Increased irritability or frustration
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
• Frequent physical complaints, such as aches or stomach problems
• Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, or being a burden
• Neglecting personal care or everyday responsibilities

💚Most importantly: Depression is not a normal part of aging.💚

If you notice significant or lasting changes in someone you love, don't dismiss them as simply “getting older.” Starting a conversation with a healthcare professional can be an important first step.

Recognizing the signs can make a difference. And help is available. Just call 256-401-4670.

08/22/2026

✨ Grace has been on the move today! ✨

Today was a busy and FUN day of connecting with our community! 💚

Grace had the opportunity to represent Coosa Valley Medical Center and our Senior Behavioral Unit during the Senior Extravaganza at the Maxye Veazey Senior Adult Center alongside Bre from the Marketing Department! She got to meet and connect with local residents, fellow community partners, and vendors.

Events like these are such a great reminder of why community connection matters. 💚 Our goal isn’t just to care for people when they walk through our hospital doors, it’s to build relationships, share resources, and help our community stay informed about the mental health resources available to them and their loved ones.

And of course… we couldn’t end the day without a little Recharge Roulette! ⚡️✨ Grace also made a stop to stock the break room and show some appreciation to our hardworking Night Shift ER Team for all they do for our patients.

From connecting with seniors in our community to supporting the healthcare heroes caring for them, today was a good day to show some love! 💚

Congratulations to the Night Shift ER Team for winning our Recharge Roulette for the week and Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about the services that Coosa Valley Medical Center has to offer at Senior Extravaganza. What a perfect day! 🎉

08/17/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Misty Swain! 🎉

Today, we are excited to celebrate one of the incredibly important members of our Senior Behavioral Unit team—our Social Worker, Ms. Misty Swain! 💙

Social workers play such an important role in geriatric psychiatric care. While much of their work happens behind the scenes, their impact is felt throughout a patient’s entire stay. From completing psychosocial assessments and communicating with families to coordinating resources, assisting with discharge planning, and helping ensure patients have a safe and appropriate plan of care when they leave us, our social workers are an essential part of the interdisciplinary team.

They advocate for our patients, support families during difficult transitions, and help connect some of our most vulnerable patients with the resources and services they need to be successful beyond our doors.

Misty, thank you for the compassion, knowledge, and dedication you bring to our patients, their families, and our team.

We appreciate all that you do and hope you feel especially celebrated today!

08/14/2026

🥤⚡️ RECHARGE ROULETTE WINNERS! ⚡️🥤

This week’s Recharge Roulette goes to our amazing Radiology day shift team! 🎉💚

Radiology is often one of the first steps in a patient’s health journey. This special team helps uncover what’s happening beneath the surface, giving our other specialty care teams the information they need to provide the quality care our patients deserve.

And mental health is no different. What’s happening beneath the surface matters. 🧠💚

Thank you, Radiology, for the important role you play in caring for our patients and for everything you do for our hospital. We hope these snacks and drinks give YOU a little recharge, because you deserve it!

Keep taking care of others — and remember to take care of yourselves, too. 💚

08/07/2026

Last night, our Recharge Roulette winner was the Med-Surg Night Shift! 🌙⚡

We stopped by with a few treats and a little extra fuel to help power their shift, but the visit was about more than snacks. It was a chance to connect, answer questions about our Senior Behavioral Unit referral process, and remind our team that we’re here as a resource whenever they need us.

At CVMC, we know that taking great care of our patients starts with supporting the incredible people who care for them every day. We appreciate our Med-Surg Night Shift and all they do to make a difference for our patients and our community. 💙

Congratulations, Med-Surg Night Shift! We appreciate your hard work and we can’t wait to surprise our next winners! ⚡️🫶🏻

08/06/2026

Connection is one of the most meaningful ways we can support mental well-being. 💙

Last week, Grace had the privilege of joining the wonderful community at the Lineville Senior Center for their monthly birthday celebration. From serving an ice cream bar to sharing a meal, dancing, and getting to know everyone, it was a reminder that joy is often found in the simplest moments spent together.

Social connection plays an important role in supporting mental health at every stage of life. Taking time to laugh, celebrate, and build relationships helps combat loneliness and reminds us that we all thrive in community.

Thank you to the Lineville Senior Center for such a warm welcome. It was an honor to celebrate with you, and we look forward to seeing you again! 🍦🎉

08/05/2026

🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HOLLY! 🎉

Yesterday we celebrated another birthday, this time for our
Program Coordinator, Holly Howell!

Holly is truly one of the people who keeps the Senior Behavioral Unit running.

She manages all things clinical and jumps in to assist with any patient-related need. If there’s a question to be answered, a problem to be solved, or a patient who needs something—you can bet Holly is somewhere in the middle of making it happen!

But beyond everything she does, Holly is also one of those special people who makes a point to celebrate everyone else. She remembers the birthdays, recognizes the accomplishments, encourages her coworkers, and always seems to find a reason to make someone feel special. So when it was finally her turn, we wanted to make sure she felt every bit of that love in return.

Holly brings a smile to work every day, gives so much of herself to our patients and our team, and is such an important part of what makes the Senior Behavioral Unit special.

Happy Birthday, Holly! We hope you felt celebrated, appreciated, and loved—because you absolutely deserve it!

08/04/2026

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Elizabeth Chandler! 🥳

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to celebrate the birthday of our wonderful Activities Coordinator, Mrs. Elizabeth Chandler! Since Elizabeth was enjoying a well-deserved vacation on her actual birthday, our celebration came a few days late—but with absolutely no less love!

Elizabeth plays such an important role on our Senior Behavioral Unit. She keeps our patients busy, active, engaged, and connected by providing meaningful therapeutic activities throughout their day, both in group settings and through individual sessions. She brings energy and purpose to the unit and works hard to make sure every patient has opportunities to participate.

But Elizabeth’s impact goes far beyond her job description. She keeps our staff laughing, jumps in to help wherever she is needed, and brings a personality to our team that simply cannot be duplicated.

She loves big, talks loud, laughs often, and shows up for her people.

Elizabeth, you are an essential part of our team, and we are so thankful for everything you bring to our patients, our staff, and the Senior Behavioral Unit.

08/03/2026

On the Senior Behavioral Unit, we’re blessed to have nurses who lead with both skill and heart—and Kelli Frost, RN, is a perfect example.

Kelli has a beautiful spirit that shines through in everything she does. She’s easygoing, approachable, and always willing to teach, mentor, and lend a helping hand to her teammates. Her knowledge and calm demeanor make her someone both patients and coworkers can count on.

What truly sets Kelli apart is the way she cares for our patients. She doesn’t see “my patients” or “your patients”—to Kelli, they’re all her patients. She recognizes needs before they’re voiced, steps in without hesitation, and provides compassionate, proactive care every single day.

No task is beneath her, no challenge is too big, and she tackles each shift with a smile and a positive attitude that is contagious. Her servant’s heart, dedication, and teamwork make our unit stronger and our patients’ lives better.

Thank you, Kelli, for the compassion, excellence, and kindness you bring to the Senior Behavioral Unit.

08/01/2026

Some people don’t just care for patients—they are caregivers at their very core. Courtney is one of those people.

Courtney Brownfield is a CNA and a true patient advocate who brings so much heart to the Senior Behavioral Unit. She is compassionate, encouraging, and always willing to speak up for the people entrusted to our care.

But what makes Courtney especially valuable is the way she cares for her team, too. She is quite possibly our biggest cheerleader—constantly encouraging, supporting, and reminding the people around her that what they do matters. She has a way of pushing all of us to work harder, care deeper, and simply be better humans.

Every team needs a Courtney—the person who celebrates others, advocates fiercely, and brings positivity into the room.

We are so thankful for her leadership!

Address

315 W Hickory Street
Sylacauga, AL
35150

Telephone

+12564014670

Website

https://www.cvhealth.net/

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