How to Find Quality Psychiatric Services

The National Alliance on Mental Illness states that one in four adults have a mental health disorder. Mental health disorders can disrupt daily life. Therefore not obtaining treatment can be dangerous. There are different ways to get the help that is needed to prevent further medical issues.

• Find the local Mental Health America Organization. They are non-profit and will help to connect a person to a good provider locally as well as across the country. The MHA will also provide help with referrals, education and training. Log into the MHA website to use their free search tool to find a local provider. The providers that have listed have trained by the MHA and must follow certain ethical rules.      


• Go to the SAMSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website and use their free online search tool to help locate providers across the United States. The search can be done by zip code, state or city to give better results. 


• Look up the website for Psychology Today. Go to the site and use their tool to help finding therapists in the local area. Profiles can be located where therapists describe their training and specialty. Therapist profiles will also include contact information.


• Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is something is wrong and there is an emergency that needs attention immediately. The hotline is available 24 hours for crisis prevention and help with finding a local therapist. The hotline has trained counselors available to speak with.