Finding a Mental Health Professional

Questions to ask your mental health provider

Find a Mental Health Professional

If you need immediate help or if you are having thoughts of death or suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK or if you need immediate assistance call 911or go to a hospital emergency room.

The following links provide information on various ways to locate psychiatrists, psychologists, and other mental health professionals in your community. DBSA does not endorse any doctors, counselors, or centers listed on this or other sites.

Please use these sites as a starting point only. Finding a doctor or counselor that is right for you is a personal process that can take time. Be sure to find someone you feel you can speak with openly and honestly and don’t hesitate to get a second opinion.

As you search for a health care professional, keep in mind that you have a right to expect certain things, no matter who you are, what challenges you are facing or how much money you have. You have a right to:

Privacy, confidentiality and respect
Sensitivity to your needs and background
An explanation of the treatment you are receiving and why
Freedom to express yourself
Freedom to find another professional if you if you aren't satisfied with your treatment or don't think it’s working as well as it should.

Finding a Mental Health Professional Brochure Look here for more information you can use when making your decision	DBSA Support Groups Meet others in your community who may know of professionals in your area.
Patient-to-Patient Recommendations List a professional you work with or view others' listings	External Referral Services Look here to find lists of other organizations who offer referrals
Professionals Listed by Insurance Company Often insurance companies will only cover services offered by their preferred providers, here you can find a list of some common companies

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