How to Access Care with Behavioral Health Issues Unrelated to COVID-19

How to Access Care with Behavioral Health Issues Unrelated to COVID-19

I’m gonna spend a few moments talking about ways to access care when you identify a behavioral healthcare issue unrelated to Co vid 19 in the pandemic individuals may be experiencing and recognizing an increasing level of mental health and substance use disorders that they want to begin to identify but in the midst of this pandemic being unsure unclear as to how do I access care so again this may be in an existing condition that’s becoming more and more aware of unrelated to increasing stress and anxiety but to say how do I access care well during this pandemic things have changed recognizing the the important use of technology reaching up via telehealth the things that we want to do is understanding there is access healthcare services are not being interrupted they’re considered to be essential services to our community including behavioral healthcare services what’s changed is the way in which we may deliver that service so plans are in place to evaluate how you can reach an access care initially that may be through telehealth ie reaching out be a computer system to speak with the provider about what issues may be there but understand access is not changing always remember that in the midst of a crisis situation if met if hospitalization is necessary emergency services are always going to be available so that’s important to remember if it’s evaluation and assessment that’s necessary which is always key in determining what may be going on for an individual from a behavioral healthcare standpoint gathering history questioning the individual about how long the symptoms have been they’ve been experiencing those symptoms in ways in which we can evaluate what’s truly going on for you and helping to come up with the most appropriate diagnosis which then will demonstrate what skills what skills we need to put in place and what treatment interventions we need to be using sometimes with behavioral healthcare issues that may include medication and being evaluated by the appropriate medical providers to make that determination can continue to occur even during this experience of the pandemic again that may through be through telehealth or telephonic services getting that medication would also be different than it may have been delivered in the past showing up at a pharmacy and picking up your script some of that’s going on pharmacies are remaining open we’ll be able to guide and direct you in those areas the ways in which treatment may be provided is going to be very different for a period of time and again utilizing telehealth and other means of bringing the service to you in your home during this period of time when we are being quarantined and unable to move around the world that we typically had in the past so there are ways in which to get the care and service and we’ll be continuing to provide those for you I’m dr. Phil toll and together we will get through this [Music] you

If you find yourself struggling with mental or behavioral health issues or substance use issues, we are still here for you.

Learn more at https://aspirehealthpartners.com/

About Aspire Health Partners
Aspire Health Partners, Inc. (Aspire), is a non-profit 501(c)3 behavioral healthcare organization. Aspire Health Partners is Florida’s largest Behavioral Health Non-Profit that provides a full continuum of behavioral healthcare services across five (5) Central Florida Counties; Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole.

Aspire has 25 campuses throughout these five counties that provide services for children, adolescents, adults and seniors.

Through innovative, resourceful treatment and recovery approaches Aspire offers individuals and families the opportunity to “Aspire” to healthier, more independent lives.

Mission
Aspire Health Partners is committed to providing individuals and families of Central Florida with compassionate, comprehensive and cost effective behavioral health care services that lead to successful living and healthy, responsible lifestyles.

Aspire Health Partners offers the highest quality of services at the most reasonable cost by developing relationships with appropriate partners.

Core Values
Aspire Health Partners respects the dignity of the people we serve and those with whom we work. Our core values ensure the highest level of customer service within the company, the community and those we serve.