We can help with urgent medication needs at our Medication Management and Crisis Stabilization Clinic

We encourage patients to take the initiative to set their own appointments. Private physicians, clinicians, and hospital staff are welcome to call on a patient’s behalf to ask questions and receive information but the patient must schedule the intake appointment. Practitioners may also call to request that our staff follow up with a patient, or give a heads-up that a patient may be calling.

It is very helpful for patients to bring any medical notes they have from the last two months including lab results and a list of current and past medications including dosages, duration and response. We also request that patients bring a list of any vitamins, herbal remedies and over the counter medications that they are currently taking. The initial intake appointment will last approximately 90 minutes and follow-up appointments are typically 30 minutes long.

How long may I continue my treatment at Medication Management and Crisis Stabilization Clinic?
Patients may see a program clinician for four months. However, upon admission, we encourage patients to be actively searching for a psychiatrist in their community. Wait times for an initial psychiatry appointment outside of West Pines can be up to six weeks long.

Do I need to be seeing a therapist or counselor while I am working with the Medication Management and Crisis Stabilization Clinic clinic?
Our clinicians specialize in medication management. Individual outpatient therapy is not offered at West Pines. However, research supports that psychiatric medications are often more effective when they are used in conjunction with psychotherapy. We encourage patients to continue or initiate a relationship with a therapist while receiving treatment at the clinic. We can provide you with referrals in your community if you need them.