Behavioral Health Services

Behavioral health generally covers both mental health and substance addiction or abuse. Providers of this service include psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed therapists, professional counselors, and social workers. Their compassionate approach to mental health encompasses both inpatient and outpatient services.

Conditions Treated

People who use behavioral health services may need help dealing with mental health issues, substance dependence, or both. Behavioral health services provide comprehensive care for such conditions as:

• ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and other behavioral or impulse disorders 
• Anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and phobias 
• Depression and other mood disorders, including bipolar disorder
• Eating disorders
• Grief and terminal illness
• Personality disorders
• Psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia
• PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and other stress, trauma and abuse issues
• Relationship problems, including marriage, parenting and family
• Substance abuse and dependency, including alcohol, drugs and tobacco

Services Provided

Each person and pathway to health is unique. Behavioral health providers look at the patient’s individual needs and treat the whole person. Providers help you address issues affecting your overall mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health. Services for young children, teens, adults and seniors start with an assessment and may include:

• Anxiety and depression screenings and treatment
• Family and marriage counseling
• Individual and group therapy
• Pediatric and adolescent health, including behavioral programs
• Psychotherapy (talk therapy) including cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, and psychodynamic therapy
• Senior behavioral health to address the unique needs of people 65 years and older, including memory care
• Substance abuse counseling, detoxification and rehabilitation

In some cases, medications may be necessary to get the most benefit from behavioral health services. Psychiatrists — medical doctors who specialize in mental health — provide medication therapy.
Because behavioral health issues can affect several areas of life, support services play a vital role in reaching your treatment goals. This may include support with school, work, housing, transportation, childcare, and caregiver needs. Dedicated case managers coordinate these support services. They act as the single point of contact for bringing together the mental, physical and social aspects of care.