Behavioral & Mental Health
Mental and behavioral problems can make it hard to and manage how you feel. If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of mental illness, our team of skilled behavioral health specialists can provide the most current therapeutic approaches to diagnosing and treating psychiatric and substance use disorders.
When to Get Help
Mental health problems such as depression or anxiety affect many people. These problems can make it harder to think, manage how you feel, and work with other people. Sometimes you may feel helpless and hopeless but know you're not alone. Talking with others who experience these problems may help. Treatment can help you get back in control. Our team of experts can help direct you to the appropriate level of care to meet your individual needs.
Symptoms & Warning Signs Requiring Emergency Services
- Thoughts of harming yourself or someone else.
- Having a plan to take your own life or someone else’s life.
- Attempts at killing yourself (suicide) or someone else (homicide).
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, get help by going immediately to the nearest Emergency Department.
Symptoms & Warning Signs Requiring Primary Care or Counseling
- Feeling sad, empty, or tearful almost every day.
- Losing interest in or not getting pleasure from most daily activities you once enjoyed and feeling this way most days.
- Experiencing racing thoughts, loss of appetite and or loss of sleep.
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, call your primary care provider or health insurance for a referral to a mental health provider. If you don’t have a provider or insurer, our Physician Referral Line (603) 224-7879 can assist you with finding a provider that’s accepting new patients.
Outpatient Counseling
If you're seeking outpatient counseling services, contact your insurance provider for assistance finding in-network therapists and counselors. If you do not have medical insurance, call Riverbend Community Mental Health for guidance. Outpatient counseling services are not offered through Concord Hospital or Concord Hospital Medical Group practices.
Comprehensive Mental Health Care
In partnership with Riverbend Community Mental Health, we provide mental health services in and outside the Hospital setting. Riverbend offers services for children and adults that include medication management, individual counseling and outpatient programs.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Do you struggle with severe depression? Are medications and therapy not helping? Talk to your doctor, as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment may be an option for you. Treatment involves a brief electrical stimulation to the brain while you're under anesthesia. Your individual needs determine treatment. On average a course of treatment consists of eight to ten visits, three times a week. We’re one of only three hospitals in New Hampshire to offer ECT treatment.
Substance Abuse Treatment
If you, or someone you know, has a substance use problem and is seeking substance abuse treatment our expert Substance Use Services providers can connect you to the most appropriate level of care based on your individual needs. You'll receive compassionate, confidential screening, diagnosis and treatment from specialists committed to helping you achieve a full recovery.
