Find a Psychiatrist
Finding the right Psychiatrist is the most important step in treating a mental health condition. A trustworthy and
knowledgeable psychiatrist will be a valuable ally. It can seem overwhelming but there are several resources to help find
your right match. You can search online, in your community, or through a primary care doctor.
To find more information, please visit our Patient and Families page HERE or search for a local psychiatrist HERE.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help, you deserve it.
Find an in-network professional
If you have health insurance, look over the description of your plan’s benefits and determine whether you have coverage for behavioral health or call your insurance provider to find out whether they cover behavioral health services. If they do, ask for the contact information of local Psychiatrists who accept your insurance plan.
Many online therapy services take insurance, but it’s important to double-check and ask what is covered or if there are co-payments and deductibles. If you have a specific psychiatrist in mind, call their office to confirm that they accept your insurance and are accepting new patients.
Other important things to check:
how many sessions are covered
the percentage of coverage
in-network versus out-of-network costs
whether you need a referral from a primary care doctor
what your out-of-pocket deductible cost is prior to coverage
maximum amounts for out-of-network physicians
How to find a psychiatrist if you’re uninsured
If you want or need to talk with a psychiatrist but are worried about being able to afford it, you do have options.
A good first step is to contact a local National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) representative or call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) which offers information and resources in your area. They can help you find affordable mental health care.
You can visit Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to find affordable mental health care, including psychiatrists who accept Medicaid.
Another option for free and low-cost mental health clinics is the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC). Enter your zip code in the search function to find a list of clinics that offer mental health services near you.
Finally, if your employer offers an employee assistance program(EAP), according to their plan. This voluntary program is set up by workplaces to provide a number of confidential services, like assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and even follow-up help, for free or at a reduced cost.
Checking in the Community
Some organizations now offer online support groups. Mental Health America has its own support community through Inspire which enables individuals to connect on a variety of issues and topics related to mental health.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has a search function to help you connect to groups in your area.