Mental health counseling available in select
MinuteClinic locations and virtually for all California residents
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 19,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic®,
the medical clinic located inside select CVS Pharmacy stores, today
announced it has launched mental health counseling and care
services at six MinuteClinic locations in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
As recently as February 2023, more
than 30% of adults in California
reported symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. And Californians
struggle to get the help they need. More than 9.3 million
people in California live in
a community that doesn't have enough mental health
professionals.
To help alleviate the stress many people face when considering
therapy, MinuteClinic has added Licensed Mental Health Providers
(LMHPs) to its staff at the following locations in Los Angeles, San
Bernardino and Riverside
counties:
- Long Beach: 233
East Willow Street
- Los Angeles: 10889
Wellworth Avenue
- Rancho
Cucamonga: 11428 Kenyon
Way
- Riverside: 491 E
Alessandro Boulevard
- Santa
Clarita: 25880 McBean Parkway
- Thousand
Oaks: 2791 Agoura Road
Through these expanded MinuteClinic services, individuals can
receive mental health assessments, referrals, counseling and
personalized care plans in-person or via virtual care, with
appointments available days, evenings and weekends. To learn more
and schedule an in-store or virtual care appointment, individuals
can call 1-855-417-2486 or visit cvs.com/mentalhealth. Private
consultation rooms are used for in-person sessions, and virtual
services are available to all California residents.
"With the addition of these new services at MinuteClinic, we're
now able to offer the community an innovative, convenient approach
to managing mental health in easy-to-access locations near where
our customers live, work and shop," said Angela Patterson, DNP, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP,
Chief Nurse Practitioner Officer, Retail Health, and Vice
President, CVS Health. "As a leading health solutions company, we
continue to prioritize intervention and longitudinal health care.
LMHPs are key to our care delivery strategy to provide better
access to mental health care in our communities."
MinuteClinic mental health counseling services are available for
patients ages 18 and older, making these new community services an
approachable resource for young adults. A recent study
conducted by CVS Health and Morning Consult revealed that 74% of
respondents ages 18 to 34 experienced mental health concerns for
themselves, families or friends, reflecting a 12% increase compared
to 2020. The services are also another option for older adults who
might want more convenient access to care. According to new Harris
poll data from the CVS Health report "Health Trends: The Future of
Healthy Aging" released this week, just four in 10 Americans
ages 65 and up have tried to access mental health care — compared
to 75% of those younger than 65.
Patients interested in the new mental health counseling services
can expect:
An introductory conversation:
- During the initial assessment, a LMHP will help assess an
individual's current situation and explore potential options for
care.
Personalized care planning:
- The LMHP will create an individualized care plan with the goal
of improving an individual's mental health and total
wellbeing.
Counseling services for continual support:
- Ongoing counseling sessions with a LMHP are available to help
address each individual's areas of concern, including stress,
anxiety and depression.
Navigation & collaboration:
- If an individual has a need for higher levels of care, the
MinuteClinic LMHPs will work with a local provider network based on
the individual's health care plan and coverage status. They will
assist with finding an appropriate specialist and collaborate with
the individual's existing providers, when appropriate.
In addition to the six California MinuteClinic locations
offering mental health counseling with a LMHP, nurse practitioners
and physician assistants at all MinuteClinic locations inside CVS
Pharmacy stores in the state can also offer a depression screening.
Common depression symptoms that may warrant a screening include
fatigue, loss of interest or pleasure in daily life, sleep problems
and sadness or grief. Following the screening, patients in need of
additional care can be referred to a mental health provider at
MinuteClinic or elsewhere.
Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, substance use, a mental
health crisis or emotional distress is encouraged to call/text 988
on their phone. The national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers
immediate 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis
counselors who can help.
About CVS Health
CVS Health® is the leading
health solutions company, delivering care like no one else can. We
reach more people and improve the health of communities across
America through our local presence, digital channels and over
300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000
physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever
and whenever people need us, we help them with their health –
whether that's managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with
their medications or accessing affordable health and wellness
services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the
health care system – and their personal health care – by improving
access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every
meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and
every day. Follow @CVSHealth on social media.
Media contact
Kathleen
Biesecker
703-472-8466
Kathleen.Biesecker@CVSHealth.com
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