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Mental health services

We regret to inform you and apologize for any inconvenience, but Memorial Outpatient Psychiatry Services is closing, effective July 25, 2022. Previously scheduled appointments through July 22 will remain the same. If you would like to have your records transferred to another psychiatric clinic, please contact the Yakima Valley Memorial Medical Records department at 509.972.1174.

Lamentamos informarles que la oficina de servicios de consulta externa de Psiquiatría del Hospital Memorial, cerrara sus puertas a partir de 25 de Julio del 2022. Disculpe cualquier inconveniencia que esto le pueda ocasionar. Se mantendrán las citas previamente programadas hasta el día 22 de julio. Si usted desea que sus registros se transfieran a otra clínica psiquiátrica, comuníquese con el departamento de registros médicos de Yakima Valley Memorial al 509.972.1174.

Mental health problems are very common and very treatable.
Do you have a mental health concern? Reach out for help.

Reviewed 2/17/2023

Mental health

Tips for talking with your provider

Mental health issues are common. They're also very treatable. But, if you're like many people who have a mental health concern, you might be unsure of where to start your search for treatment.

Fortunately, there are a number of ways to get help. One great place to start is with your primary care provider. They can provide initial screenings and give you referrals to mental health specialists.

Keep scrolling for tips about how to get the conversation started.

If you're in a crisis situation, you can call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It's a free, confidential hotline that's open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 988.

Make an appointment

Call your provider's office and schedule a visit just to talk about your mental health. Or, if you already have an appointment for another reason, plan to bring your mental health concerns up then.

Plan for the conversation

Before your visit, make a list of things to discuss. This might include:

  • Your concerns and questions.
  • The medications you're taking, both prescription and over-the-counter.
  • Information about any family history of mental illness. Having a close relative with a mental health disorder may put you at higher risk.

Bring a friend or relative

It can be helpful to have someone with you at your visit. They can take notes while you and your provider talk, helping you remember what was discussed. They also may be able to offer some perspective on how they think you've been doing.

Be open and honest

Talking about mental health issues can be difficult. But it's important to be totally open and honest so your provider can help you. Remember, the things you tell your provider are private and can't be shared without your permission.

Ask questions

It's OK to have questions or even doubts about a diagnosis or treatment your provider gives. Be engaged in your care, and make sure to ask questions about anything you aren't sure about. It's also OK to get a second opinion or to ask for a referral to a mental health specialist.

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Source: National Institute of Mental Health

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MultiCare Yakima Memorial Outpatient Psychiatric Services treats adult patients for a broad spectrum of mental health concerns. Appointments are held in our office using HIPAA-compliant video-conference technology with our providers who are located off-site. Our staff will collaborate with the patient, the patient's primary care physician and the patient's family in identifying the causes of distress and developing a plan to resolve those problems. The staff will then help patients to carry out those plans.

Problems addressed include:

  • Depression.
  • Anxiety.
  • Adjustment disorders.
  • ADD/ADHD.
  • Major psychiatric illness.

Services we offer:

  • Psychiatric evaluation.
  • Medication management.

We gladly accept referrals from within MultiCare Yakima Memorial. Most insurance is accepted.