Mental Health Referrals
Jackson's Health promotes the quality of life, emotional and physical well-being of those experiencing psychological and/or addictive difficulties by encouraging, advocating, and coordinating dignified care. The Rochester community has been largely affected by an array of mental health illnesses. A good place to start your search for a mental health professional or referral by your primary care team.
We are a primary care team that can help bridge you until you are seen by a psychiatric professional. Simple anxiety, depression, ADHD addressed in office.
We are not a substitute for a psychiatric healthcare team
Do I need a referral to see a mental health professional?
If you have experienced the following symptoms, a visit for mental health professional referral may be beneficial:
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Thoughts, emotions or behaviors that are out of control, in a way that affects your relationships, work life or general well-being.
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Difficulty dealing with life events, such as death, job loss, illness, etc.
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The use of drugs or alcohol that interferes with your health, relationships, work, and personal relationships.
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Difficult managing emotions or sorting out thoughts
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Feelings that your life is no longer worth living, hopeless, or distressed. If you are currently having suicidal thoughts or emotions, please immediately call 911 for 211 or an urgent evaluation
Suicide Prevention
Suicide does not discriminate. People of all genders, ages, and ethnicities can be at risk. Suicidal behavior is complex, and there is no single cause. The main risk factors for suicide are:
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Depression, other mental disorders, or substance use disorder
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Chronic pain
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A history of suicide attempts
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Family history of a mental disorder or substance use
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Family history of suicide
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Exposure to family violence, including physical or sexual abuse
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Presence of guns or other firearms in the home
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Having recently been released from prison or jail
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Exposure, either directly or indirectly, to others' suicidal behavior, such as that of family members, peers, or celebrities
CRISIS hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741).
