Our Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic
Our outpatient behavioral health clinic offers a range of services for adults, seniors, children, and adolescents struggling with mental health problems.
The outpatient behavioral health clinic is part of UM Health-Sparrow's behavioral health services department - Mid-Michigan's leader in quality and compassionate mental health treatment.
The outpatient clinic provides the following services
- Psychiatric evaluation and initiation of treatment
- Medication review and management
- Psychiatric consultations
- Psychiatric management of medically complex issues, such as pain management
- Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
Outpatient treatment is tailored to the psychiatric needs of the patient.
Our Clinical Model
Our ambulatory services focus on providing a clear roadmap for your recovery. We specialize in comprehensive assessments and clinical consultations to determine the best path forward. Following your evaluation, we help you navigate your next steps:
- Clinical Consultation: A deep-dive assessment of your symptoms and history to identify your specific needs.
- Medication Management: We provide expert psychiatric evaluations to determine if medication is right for you. Our team offers tailored recommendations to your primary care provider or external specialists. Ongoing medication management within our clinic is offered on a case-by-case basis, depending on provider availability and clinical fit.
- Strategic Referrals: Guidance on where to receive long-term care, often through our network of trusted community resources.
- Outpatient Care: While much of our care is consultative, continued treatment within our outpatient clinics is considered based on current caseloads and individual patient needs.
We realize that seeking help can feel overwhelming, and you may not have all the answers yet. Our team is here to provide the clinical expertise and compassionate guidance you need to move forward with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, most of our services require a referral from your primary care provider or a mental health professional to ensure we are the right fit for your clinical needs.
During your initial evaluation, we may provide a trial prescription or send detailed recommendations to your primary care doctor, who can then manage your refills locally.
To provide the highest level of care, we match patients with clinics that have the specific expertise and long-term availability required for their unique diagnosis.
What to Bring to Your Initial Evaluation
To help our team provide the most accurate assessment, please have the following ready:
- Medical Records: Any recent psychiatric evaluations or relevant hospital discharge summaries.
- Medication List: A complete list of current and past medications, including dosages and how long you took them.
- Family History: Information regarding any mental health conditions within your immediate family.
- Insurance Information: Your current insurance card and a valid photo ID.
We realize that seeking help can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to have all the answers yet—our team is here to provide the clinical expertise and compassionate guidance you need to move forward with confidence.
Our team
Our staff consists of highly trained and experienced group of psychiatrists, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
*If you feel you or someone you love is in immediate danger, please go to a UM Health-Sparrow Emergency Room or the National Suicide hotline by calling or texting 988. For further information, contact the Outpatient Behavioral Health department at 517-364-7700.