ADULT
Outpatient Services
Outpatient Clinic in Admissions Building |
McLean Hospital offers outpatient treatment for a wide range of mental health and substance abuse issues. Outpatient services are available for those who are stepping down from more intensive levels within the McLean continuum of care. In addition, there may be opportunities for other persons seeking treatment subject to the availability of staff. Specialty programs are offered in the following areas:
- Aging with Developmental Disabilities
- Alcohol and Drug Outpatient Services
- Alzheimer's Disease and Geriatric Psychiatry
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Bipolar and Psychotic Disorders
- Center for Men and Young Men
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Dissociative Disorders and Trauma
- Electroconvulsive Therapy
- Group Psychotherapy
- Memory Diagnostic Clinic
- Mood Disorders
- Neurology Consultation Service
- Women's Issues
Treatment Approach
McLean's approach to outpatient treatment is focused on comprehensive evaluation and stabilization. Most clinical services provided are designed to be short term. Should longer-term treatment be necessary, we will assist you in finding appropriate community resources. Some longer-term treatment is provided in the form of group psychotherapy and through the residency training and psychology training programs. McLean's treatment philosophy places a strong emphasis on patient and family education, and outpatients are encouraged to function as partners in their own treatment.
Services
McLean provides evaluation and stabilization through outpatient services
that are tailored to individuals' medical and personal needs
and preferences. The services offered include programs connected to
McLean's clinical
programs.
Although McLean is a psychiatric hospital, its outpatient service features
a number of important medical programs, including a state-of-the-art magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) center. All modes of psychotherapy—individual,
group, couple and family—are
available for outpatients. Psychopharmacology is a specialty of McLean, where
numerous research trials are under way. Some patients may benefit from participation
in drug trials (click here for current studies); when experimental medications
are provided, they are at no cost to patients.
Staff
Highly qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and advanced practice nurses staff McLean Hospital's Ambulatory Services. Many of the staff members in specialty areas are acknowledged experts in their fields.
Information and Referrals
For further information call 617-855-2300.
Due to very high demand for services, we may not be able to accommodate
all requests. We will respond to inquiries as quickly as possible,
but there may be some delay
in returning telephone calls.
McLean Hospital accepts Medicare, Massachusetts Medicaid, Blue Cross and many other private health insurance plans. The hospital also has working arrangements with many managed-care companies. Insurance coverage may be limited for some services, especially for residential and longer-term treatment. Please see our policies for Financial Responsibility.