Treatment for Mood Disorders, Substance Abuse & More
Behavioral health issues affect millions of people every year and too often
they go undiagnosed because people do not realize their condition can
benefit from medical assistance. Depression and anxiety are something
no one should have to struggle with on a daily basis. At St. John’s
Health, we provide resources to patients and families dealing with mental
and behavioral health concerns. We believe in the value of personalized
care that is tailored to the specific needs of each and every patient.
Defining Mental Disorders
Diagnosing mental and behavioral disorders requires an extremely skilled
medical eye. No physician wants to diagnose a patient with a medical condition
when they are experiencing a normal, temporary bout of depression or anxiety.
Unfortunately, many patients stop seeing the doctor about their mental
health concerns after they have been told not to worry about them. It
is important that you emphasize the intensity of your condition and how
long it has been going on for. Doctors need to know that your problem
is chronic and reoccurring in order to make an accurate diagnosis.
Mental conditions that can benefit from medical treatment include:
Depression and anxiety
Eating disorders
Chemical dependency
Substance abuse and addiction
Suicidal thoughts
Bipolar disorder
Autism and other behavioral disorders
Treatment
Counseling Services:
St. John’s Health offers mental health treatment in our outpatient
clinics. To receive treatment with a mental health professional, contact
your primary care provider at St. John’s Health or call the providers
below to initiate a referral:
Lauren Furtney, LCSW is a mental health professional who works alongside
the primary care providers at
Urgent Care and
Family Medicine.
Nancy Waldrop, LPC is a mental health professional who works with postpartum
parents who may need additional support
after the birth of their child. In addition, she works directly with the patients in the
Connections Program.
Dr. Cooper
‘Bufkin’ Moore, a PsyD is a psychologist who works directly with patients and caregivers in
Oncology. Please reach out to your St. John’s Health Oncologist for a referral
to see Bufkin.
Matt Schlim, PCSW is a mental health professional who works in Oncology
and treats patients and/or caregivers of patients. Please reach out to your
St. John’s Health Oncologist for a referral to see Matt.
Postpartum mental health:
A team of behavioral health providers trained in Postpartum Support International
will assist patients in create a treatment plan including goals and interventions
for new moms and dad. To learn more about the postpartum mental health
program or to receive a referral for the program, please reach out to
your OBGYN, pediatrician or call Lactation Support
307.739.7572 who can help facilitate this referral.
Geriatric Connections:
The Connections Geriatric Assessment program is a comprehensive battery
of evaluations administered by a team with a physician, speech language
pathologists, social worker, and occupational therapists. Learn more or
schedule your
Connections Geriatric Assessment.
Mental Health resource line
We understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, and you may not
know where to turn. St. John’s maintains a mental health resource
telephone line, which is available to anyone, including those struggling
with issues from substance abuse to family members concerned about a loved
one. When calling or texting, you will be connected to a licensed mental
health professional that will assist you in finding services in the community
that can help support you or your family’s needs.
Call or text
307.203.7880 to be connected with a licensed mental health professional at St. John’s
Health. The licensed professional will then connect you with a therapist
of your choice. This service is available Monday–Friday from 8 am–4
pm. Messages left on the resource line will be returned within 24 hours.
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