4 l 2019 Report to Our Community behavioral health While the overall perception is starting to change, a stigma still exists when it comes to behavioral health services. The term “behavioral health” encompasses both mental health and substance use disorder. At MCH we believe that behavioral health services play an important role in the overall health of our patients. Monadnock Behavioral Health Services offers the following: counseling and treatment options for substance use disorders; therapeutic and medication assistance for mental health disorders (depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, bipolarity, etc.); crisis prevention in the Emergency Department; and assistance obtaining basic needs such as food, heat, and transportation. Monadnock Behavioral Health Services is staffed with two psychiatrists, one psychologist, four licensed social workers, and a 24/7 crisis team in the Emergency Department. A progressive, inclusive care model is used at MCH that involves Primary Care and Behavioral Health clinicians working together to provide patients full, immediate access to care. A dynamic, multidisciplinary team approach helps patients see behavioral health as part of their overall medical care. As a result of this effort, every primary care practice has an assigned social worker who is an important member of its team. This is a great way for patients to see a social worker in their primary care office rather than schedule a separate appointment. We’re pleased to say that our successful model has been used at other hospitals in the state to start similar programs. No patient will ever be turned away at Monadnock Behavioral Health Services regardless of diagnosis or ability to pay. Our number one goal is to help every patient we can in the communities we serve. 603-924-4690 For more information about Monadnock Behavioral Health Services, or for a confidential intake appointment, please call: healing minds and bodies Michele Gunning, MD (left) and Samuel Rosario, LICSW