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Medication Management
A Note About Substance Use Treatment
Virginia Family Wellness does not provide medication management for substance use disorders or addiction treatment. If substance use is part of your clinical picture, your provider can help determine whether a different type of specialized treatment or referral may be appropriate.
Medication can play an important role in improving quality of life for people experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and other mental health conditions. But medication is only one piece of mental health care.
As a part of our IOP and PHP programs, your psychiatric provider will consider your history, current challenges, treatment goals, previous experiences with medication, and how your mental health is affecting everyday life.
From there, you can have an informed conversation about whether medication may be helpful and what options make sense.
The goal isn't simply to prescribe something. It's to build a treatment approach that helps you feel and function better.
Thoughtful decisions
Medication decisions shouldn't happen in isolation.
Your psychiatric provider may consider:
From there, your provider can discuss potential benefits, risks, side effects, alternatives, and what to expect from treatment.
You should understand why a medication is being recommended, what you're taking, and what happens next.
Coordinated care
Medication doesn't have to carry the entire weight of your mental health care.
Depending on your needs, medication management works alongside a higher level of outpatient care such as PHP and IOP.
Your treatment can also change as you do. That might mean adjusting medication, increasing support when symptoms become more difficult to manage, or eventually reducing the level of care you need.
Your care should reflect where you are now—not where you started.
Your care team
Medication management is provided by psychiatric and licensed, experienced mental health professionals who understand that medication decisions can affect much more than symptoms.
Your provider's role isn't simply to write a prescription. It's to listen, evaluate, monitor your response to treatment, and make thoughtful adjustments when clinically appropriate.
That means your experience matters throughout the process—not just during the first appointment.
Getting started
Your provider will learn about your symptoms, history, current treatment, and goals.
If medication may be appropriate, you'll discuss potential approaches and what they may mean for you.
Your treatment may change as your needs change. Medication, dosage, frequency, or other parts of your care may be adjusted when clinically appropriate.
Care fit
Medication management may be appropriate for eligible clients experiencing mental health conditions such as:
Your provider will determine whether medication management is appropriate based on your individual needs.
Scope of care
Virginia Family Wellness does not provide medication management for substance use disorders or addiction treatment.
If substance use is part of your clinical picture, your provider can help determine whether a different type of specialized treatment or referral may be appropriate.
Questions Before You Start
No. Medication is one potential component of treatment. Your provider will discuss whether it may be appropriate based on your symptoms, history, goals, and preferences.
Yes. Medication management is a part of our IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) and PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) programs.
No. Virginia Family Wellness does not provide medication management or treatment for substance use disorders. If substance use is part of your clinical needs, your provider can help identify appropriate specialized resources.
Telehealth may be available for eligible outpatient services for clients located in Virginia. Your provider can determine whether virtual medication management is appropriate for your situation.
Coverage varies by insurance plan and service. Virginia Family Wellness can provide information about insurance and payment options and verify benefits when applicable.
Under the No Surprises Act, you may have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected healthcare charges for certain services. Contact Virginia Family Wellness for information about your rights and expected costs.
A Clear Next Step
Start with a confidential conversation. The intake process can help identify the service that best fits your current needs.
Schedule AssessmentCrisis & Emergency Disclaimer
Virginia Family Wellness is not a crisis service. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911. If you are in immediate danger, go to the nearest emergency department.
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Information on this website is provided for general informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Use of this website does not create a provider-client relationship.
