In these instances the patient sees the next available Triage Team member or makes a future appointment. In addition a patient may call in to the behavioral health Triage area. Written referrals for outpatient services is another method for accessing the Behavioral Health Care Line. Referrals from VAMC clinics and Community Based Outpatient Clinics are sent to the Behavioral Health Triage Team where an appointment is scheduled within 30 days of receipt of the consult. Outpatient Mental Health Services offers a variety of psychotherapy and counseling services based on the individualized needs of each veteran.
Staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses and social workers.
Medication Management and Psychopharmacy Clinics are organizationally a part of the Outpatient Behavioral Health Care Team. Treatment in the CDC is determined individually and is based on the specific needs of each patient. Patients are assigned to a staff member as an individual case manager. Our clinic physician evaluates the physical status of patients. They may attend special groups that focus on such things PTSD, substance abuse education, mixed addictions and alcohol aftercare, as well as relapse prevention.