Mental health in-clinic “integrated” care
Mental health care services are available “in-clinic” at many of Allina Health’s primary health care locations. These services are available for children and adolescents as well as adults and seniors.
Our mental health care team provides consultation, assessment, therapy, as well as other psychiatric and psychological support services.
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In-clinic mental health services at Allina Health
Mental health care that is integrated within our primary care clinics is designed to provide focused, goal-oriented treatment for a broad range of challenges over a designated period of time. This is followed by breaks for practice and application of learned skills.
Support is available
Our care team can help you address a variety of mental health care challenges and needs, which include but are not limited to:
- assessments
- anxiety
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- behavioral concerns
- coping (life transitions, health concerns or diagnoses)
- depression
- medication management for some disorders
- trauma
Note: Treatment for intensive eating disorders is not available. We can help patients find outside agencies that can support their needs.
Mental health consultation services
We offer mental health consultation services within many of our primary health care clinics. Our mental health consultants (MHCs) are licensed clinical professionals who are available to provide you with immediate mental health care. You can meet with an MHC to discuss life stress, immediate mental health needs or to receive short-term therapy and support.
An MHC will meet with you to:
- understand your health and wellness goals
- connect you with the right resources to address your unique needs
- complete a psychological assessment (if needed)
- determine the best next step in your care plan
Learn more about our mental health consultant services.
Psychological assessment in-clinic
Psychological assessment at the “integrated” primary care level is designed to help patients and care teams better understand an individual’s unique symptoms and ensure they receive the best treatment possible to meet their specific needs. Assessments at the “integrated” primary care level can help address a variety of symptoms and challenges, such as:
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- anxiety
- bipolar disorder
- depression
- psychological trauma
The assessment process includes:
- meeting with a licensed clinical psychologist to discuss a patient’s symptoms via clinical interview
- the psychologist determining which psychological assessment practices are best suited to support the patient’s needs
- scheduling a subsequent appointment(s) to complete the assessment
Patients may be required to refrain from certain medications or substance use during the assessment process. In some cases, certain substance use behaviors may exclude an individual from eligibility for psychological assessment.
In-clinic mental health care – what to expect
Patients will begin by meeting with a licensed mental health professional to discuss their mental health symptoms and to collaborate on an individualized treatment plan to meet their unique needs.