What happens when you are referred to a mental health team?

What happens when you are referred to a mental health team?I went to see my doctor about depression and have been referred to a mental health team. Does anyone know what I can expect to happen or what these people do? I should get a letter with an appointment any day now and I'm a bit anxious about it all.

Answer by ghost
They could help you get medicaid or SSI. They might be for or against benzos like valium.

Answer by kari t
I used to work for a mental health team. You'll probably have a long first meeting with their psychiatrist and then meet your case manager. Once you're doing pretty stable, you'll just see the doc when needed and the case manager will want to check up on you once a month or so. It's no biggie. There may be additional therapy classes or something you have the option of taking

Answer by Pamela
A mental health team makes sure all your mental health and entitlement needs (Medicaid, applying for SSDI) and housing needs are met. If you are in substandard, unsafe housing, too poor to pay electricity or for medications, need psychotherapy (talk therapy) and what kind (do you have, e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder, panic attacks, schizophrenia) and need medication, wherein you will need a psychiatrist and a diagnosis--all of this should be addressed. When you get your letter, it may list a number of documents you need to bring with you (Social Security card, recent electricity bill, bank statements, etc.).

I wouldn't be anxious. The members of the team are there to help you solve a whole bunch of problems quickly and to your benefit. They know you are depressed, and don't expect you to be in tip-top form.

Good luck to you!!! Don't worry!

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