Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Services

Ryan Health offers comprehensive behavioral health services to meet both the short-term and long-term needs of adults and children. Our staff of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, licensed clinical social workers and nurses can help you address stress, depression, anxiety, emotional distress, substance use, and having experienced traumatic events.

Behavioral Health Integration (BHI)

For short-term treatment (6 months or less), your primary care practitioner will refer you to an on-site licensed social worker, who will see you on the same-day for a mental health screening and introduction. The licensed social worker will be your therapist and can effectively treat common behavioral health conditions such as depression and anxiety. Short-term treatment, usually 8-10 sessions, can include talk therapy, medication, and phone calls to help you build problem-solving skills and cope with stressful situations.

Behavioral Health Integration services available include:

• Screening for depression, anxiety, and substance use
• Short-term counseling and follow-up
• Medication, when indicated
• Referral for substance use treatment
• Referral for ongoing mental health services

Mental Health Services

Ryan Health also offers Mental Health services licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health to help with emerging and ongoing mental health problems. Licensed professionals including psychiatrists, clinical social workers, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and nurses are available to provide mental health services to primary care patients and community residents experiencing symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, psychosis, traumatic events and other forms of emotional distress and psychiatric symptoms that are impacting day-to-day functioning.

Mental Health Services available include:

• Initial Evaluation to identify the needs of the individual who is requesting mental health services.
• Treatment Planning that establishes goals for treatment to address areas of concern.
• Therapies available: Individual, Group, Medication, and Family/ Relationship Therapy
• Care Coordination with medical professionals, other people, and programs important to individuals and their life situation.