Memphis Mental Health Institute
865 Poplar Avenue• Memphis, TN 38105
Phone: 901-524-1200 • Fax: 901-543-6055

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program
The Learning Center

The Learning Center is part of the psychosocial rehabilitation program serving the patients of Memphis Mental Health Institute. The Center occupies the entire third floor. The goal of the Learning Center is to provide group oriented opportunities for patients to acquire the information and skills they need to function more successfully in the community.

All patients attend the Learning Center morning, afternoon and evening groups. Patients attend four groups/therapeutic sessions each day. On the weekend, patients attend group sessions on their residential units.

The Center offers over 200 groups each week. The Treatment Teams enroll patients in groups based on their individual needs. The groups include such topics as symptom control, medication education, relapse prevention, health issues, communication skills, coping skills, anger and aggression management, discharge and aftercare planning; activities of daily living, development of leisure interests, exercise, participating in treatment planning, overcoming substance abuse, depression management, forensic issues, and personal development.

All clinical disciplines facilitate groups in the Learning Center, including physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and recreation therapists.