Modeled after VHAN’s Pediatric Behavioral Consult Line, which has fielded more than 2,000 phone calls since launching in 2018, VHAN is launching a similar line on July 5 to assist clinicians in caring for adults who need behavioral health support.
Shannon Brown, LCSW, will manage the new Adult Behavioral Health Consult Line, assisting with patients who are having emotional or behavioral difficulties. Shannon can help develop a behavioral health care plan, assist with level of care determinations, help with safety planning, navigate strategic resources and referrals, conduct direct follow-up and care coordination with families, and more. She can also schedule a consult with an adult psychiatrist for medication and diagnostic consultation as needed.
The line will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Any members who are interested in participating can contact Terri Brady, Senior Director of Network Development, at terri.brady@vhan.com. Please note: This line is for clinician use only and is not to be given to patients.