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Opening its doors in July 2008, Life Transitions (LT) of Toppenish Community Hospital, located at 502 West 4th Avenue, Toppenish, WA, began offering a shortstay behavioral health program for older adults who suffer from psychiatric, emotional and behavioral disorders. Featuring intensive, comprehensive mental health care in an inpatient setting, LT provides a warm and welcoming environment for adults 55 years and older, according to Joyce Ruff-Delgado MS, LMHC, BCPC, and Program Director. The 15-bed inpatient facility is designed for persons with symptoms or behaviors that are interfering with social, emotional, physical and relational/familial functioning. “Our patients are referred to us from as far away as Oregon,” Ruff-Delgado explains. “With several hospitals closing or losing beds, the need is great and we can provide the patient-centered care that uniquely benefits our clients.”