2023 CWW Lunch October 5: An Overview of Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital & the Current State of Mental Health

Speaker: Cayce McConnell, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Silver Oaks Behavioral Center

Topic: An Overview of Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital and the Current State of Mental Health

• How has it evolved since it was built?
• Number of patients seen monthly, etc.
• Growth
• What are most patients being seen for, etc.
• Plans for expansion/the future etc. 
• Post-COVID Mental Health Issues

Cayce McConnell
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
 
Cayce McConnell is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with a background as a former emergency room nurse and specialized training as an adult and pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner, Cayce brings a unique blend of skills and compassion to her practice.
 
 For the past 4 years, Cayce has focused her expertise on adult and pediatric Mental Health,  serving as a trusted professional at Silver Oaks behavioral hospital and Silver Cross psychiatric consult liaison team. Her commitment to the well-being of her patients is evident in her approach to care, which is characterized by empathy, understanding, and a deep commitment to improving mental health outcomes.  
 
In addition to her clinical work, Cayce is a passionate advocate for women, minority populations, and a strong ally of the lgbtq+ community, promoting inclusivity and equality in health care settings.  Cayce’s comprehensive knowledge, clinical experience, equips her to provide a holistic approach to care to individuals seeking mental health support.
 
 In addition to her clinical work, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, yoga and gardening. Cayce resides in Frankfort with her husband and two children.


Community Service: Will County Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity partners with people in our community, and all over the world, to help them build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through participation in the program, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and for their families. Will County Habitat for Humanity builds homes, communities and hope!

They need:

• Bottles of Gatorade
• Single serve packets of Propel or Gatorade to mix into water
• Individually wrapped snacks
• Granola Bars
• Crackers
• Chips
• Nuts
• Cookies