Jesse McKeown of Memorial Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions’ Evergreen Center has achieved her Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, a significant step forward in providing top-quality behavioral health care. Since joining the Evergreen Center team in 2024, McKeown has delivered compassionate therapy for seniors facing depression, anxiety, and life transitions. With her advanced LCSW qualification, she is equipped to further support patients and their families on the path to healing. The Evergreen Center, located at the Memorial Medical Building in Carthage, offers an intensive outpatient program for seniors.
“Achieving my LCSW is an important milestone in my career,” said McKeown. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue serving our patients with a higher level of clinical expertise, while still focusing on what matters most: helping people feel supported, understood, and empowered in their healing journey.”
The Evergreen Center, part of Memorial Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions, offers intensive outpatient group therapy for seniors facing age-related challenges such as depression, anxiety, and major life transitions. Located within the Memorial Medical Building in Carthage, Illinois, the center extends its services to those coping with new health diagnoses or the loss of loved ones. Referrals can originate from physicians, family members, or self-referrals. Operated by Psychiatric Medical Care, the program aims to support the emotional well-being of seniors in rural and underserved communities. Details are available at mhtlc.org/services/evergreen/ or by calling 217-357-6516.