Find a Mental Health Professional

The links below provide information on various ways to locate psychiatrists, psychologists and other mental health professionals in your community. DBSA does not endorse any doctors, counselors or centers listed on this or other sites. DBSA has launched "Find A Pro," a NEW online search engine to help you find mental health professionals and facilities that have been recommended by your peers, fellow patients! Please use these resources as a starting point only. Finding a doctor or counselor that is right for you is a personal process that can take time. Be sure to find someone you feel you can speak with openly and honestly and don't hesitate to get a second opinion. As you search for a mental health care professional, keep in mind that you have a right to expect certain things, no matter who you are, what challenges you are facing or how much money you have. You have a right to: Privacy, confidentiality and respect Sensitivity to your needs and background An explanation of the treatment you are receiving and why Freedom to express yourself Freedom to find another professional if you are not satisfied with your treatment or do not think it is working as well as it should. Your relationship with your mental health professional should be a partnership. The two of you will work together to find a treatment plan that works best for you. You should never feel intimidated or be afraid to ask questions. A good provider, despite time limitations, will make an effory to listen to you and understand you.

Receive a thank-you gift...when you HELP YOUR PEERS. See Special Offer below. DOWNLOAD a free copy of the DBSA brochure Finding a Mental Health Professional: A Personal Guide. This brochure will provide valuable informaton on where to find help and guidelines for selecting a mental health professional. Locate Mental Health Professionals or Facilities `Find A Pro` Patient Recommendations External Referral Services Listings by Insurance Company

 NEW! "Find A Pro" Search Engine: Peer-Recommended Mental Health Resources

The NEW DBSA Find A Pro search engine allows you to search for mental health professionals or facilities that have been recommended by individuals living with a mental illness. DBSA does not endorse any doctors, counselors or treatment facilities listed on this or other sites. On Find A Pro You Can: Search for a mental health professional Search for a mental health facility Recommend a mental health professional Recommend a mental health facility Please take care to check your recommendation carefully before submitting it. Remember, your peers are counting on you to enter the information as accurately and completely as possible.

SPECIAL OFFER!
Receive a Free Gift When You Share Your Personal Recommendation on "Find A Pro!"

The first 2,000 individuals who provide their personal recommendation for a highly qualified mental health care professional or facility will have the opportunity to receive a FREE DBSA lapel pin. All individuals that elect to receive the DBSA lapel pin as our thank-you gift will ALSO be entered into a drawing for a beautiful Swarovski crystal "Beads for Bipolar" or "Beads for Depression" bracelet, handmade by artist Sharon Baum Crawford.

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