FEATURE
Whole Person Care
People with mental health and substance use disorders may die decades earlier than the average person, often because of untreated and preventable chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. These conditions can be aggravated by inadequate physical activity, poor nutrition, smoking, and substance use. Barriers to primary care and difficulties navigating complex healthcare systems can also prevent people from receiving appropriate care.
Primary care settings have become an important gateway to behavioral healthcare. Primary care providers need support and resources to screen and treat people with behavioral health and general healthcare needs.
Integrated care systematically coordinates general and behavioral healthcare. Bringing mental health, substance use, and primary care services together can improve outcomes for people with multiple healthcare needs.
Integrated Care Services
Integrated Care
Providers and licensed clinical social workers work alongside one another to address patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
Rapid Access Services
Patients may receive an assessment from a licensed therapist and a psychiatric evaluation for medication management from a prescriber on the same day.
Sequential Care
Patients may receive primary care, medication management, therapy, and medication reconciliation from a multidisciplinary team during one visit.
Telepsychiatry
Patients may address medication needs with a prescriber through a secure video visit.