Behavioral Health
Your medical provider cares about your mental well-being. Don’t be afraid to share your mental health and/or substance abuse challenges with them.Â
- Anger, Grief & Stress
- help with COPING STRATEGIES
- sleep issues
- depression & anxiety
- Care for Adults & children
- Lifestyle & weight concerns
- Navigating life transitions
- Substance use disorder Care (MAT)
- Therapy
Providers
Feeling depressed? Anxious? If life feels overwhelming, ask to speak to a behavioral health consultant at your next medical visit.
Each PHC medical clinic has a behavioral health consultant on site. Telehealth appointments are also available.
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