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Outpatient Counseling for Older Adults
The Outpatient Counseling Service for Older Adults offers two programs. The Outpatient Counseling Service for Older Adults Program is designed to meet the individual needs of older adults (55 and over) seeking service and the Men's Therapy Group focuses on men, age 55 and older who may be dealing with life changes and challenges. For more information about one of our programs, please click on the links below.

Counseling Service for Older Adults
Men's Therapy Group

Counseling Services for Older Adults
The Outpatient Counseling Service for Older Adults Program is designed to meet the individual needs of older adults
(55 and over) seeking services.  Older adults face complex life changes that can cause depression and anxiety.  At times,
medical problems can increase the risk of a breakdown in emotional health. 

Location:
Tyrone Hospital Campus
221 Hospital Drive, Suite 1 | Tyrone, PA  16686

For information or a free, confidential assessment contact: Tammy Malinich | Intake and Assessment Coordinator
Phone:  (814) 684-2501

Appointments for assessments can be made at the office or at the person’s home, personal care homes and other
community settings.

Services provided include:

• Free, confidential assessments
• Group, Individual and Family therapy
• Initial evaluations and medication management with a psychiatrist
• Referral Services
• Memory Impairment evaluations
• Community education and staff training on mental health topics

The program offers intensive outpatient treatment and periodic therapy based on the individual client’s needs. Intensive
treatment is designed to prevent psychiatric hospitalization or as a follow-up to an inpatient stay. Periodic treatment helps
to maintain clients once they are stabilized. 

Problems Addressed

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Mood Swings
• Grief and Loss
• Memory Impairment
• Transition to personal care or nursing home placement

Treatment
Group therapy is the preferred mode of treatment for older adults.  It is our strong belief that interaction with others in
addition to medication management assists clients in getting better faster.  Sharing thoughts and feelings and getting
support from others helps clients to realize that they are not alone.  There are others who are experiencing some of the
same feelings of sadness, worry and grief. 

Family therapy and education helps to bridge the gaps that occur between loved ones and friends of the client. Family
conflicts can occur when decisions need to be made about living situations, medical issues and finances. 

Our goal for each client is to improve their quality of life by helping them to identify and process the issues that are causing
them distress. 

Transportation services to and from the program is available.

Staff
Satish Amirneni, MD,  Psychiatrist
Marsha Obremski, MPA Program Director
John McIntosh, Licensed Professional Counselor
Tammy Malinich, Intake and Assessment Coordinator
Deb Tuskovich, Administrative Assistant
Stacy Park, Mental Health Technician


Men's Therapy Group
The Tyrone Hospital Outpatient Counseling Services for Older Adults program provides a therapy group specifically for men, age 55 and older, who may be dealing with major life changes and challenges. 

Who can benefit from participation in the men’s therapy group?
Men who are dealing with issues such as depression, grief and loss, failing health, relationship issues, stress, and displacement from work.

Why is a special therapy group for men offered?
For generations men have been socialized to feel that they have to act tough, never cry, get sick, feel pain, or get depressed.  While it is true that statistics show more women suffer from depression, the gap between men and women is not as large as generally believed.  The mental health needs of men are under-recognized and under-treated.  Part of the reason:  Men are less likely to talk about their feelings or seek treatment.  And some men may not recognize their irritability, sleep problems, loss of interest in work or hobbies, and withdrawal as signs of depression.  Men may also try to mask their feelings with alcohol or drugs, or work excessively long hours.  This means they might not realize they have a condition that can be successfully treated.  

Historically, men are known to engage in activities that “bond” them with other men (i.e., hunting, fishing, football, etc).  Men can positively influence each other in tough times as well.  Through group discussions they can gain awareness that they are not alone.  Also, men are more likely to use such service programs when they are offered in male only programs. 

Where and when is the men’s therapy group held?
The men’s therapy group is held every Tuesday at Tyrone Hospital Outpatient Counseling Services office located on the Tyrone Hospital campus at 221 Hospital Drive, Suite 1, directly across the parking lot of the main Hospital entrance. 

What health insurance covers the men’s therapy group?
The men’s therapy group is covered by Medicare insurance.

Contact: Please call 684-2501 for more information.