Ambulatory Consultation Service
McLean Hospital
115 Mill Street, Belmont MA 02478
The Ambulatory Consultation Service offers virtual consultations to adults with mood and/or psychotic disorders. Our team of experienced and caring mental health professionals answer questions about diagnoses and recommend best treatment options to help people feel their best.
Eligibility
Our expert consultations are ideal for adults 18 and over who:
Have experienced depression, mania, or psychosis or have been diagnosed with a psychotic and/or mood disorder (such as bipolar disorder)
Have questions about the most appropriate diagnoses and best available treatments for their condition
Have a mental health care provider
Are located in Massachusetts during the consultation
Services
Consultations are tailored to the needs of each patient and generally include:
One-on-one meeting with the patient to gather information about their medical history and mental health concerns
Meeting with the patient’s relatives to explore family perspectives and concerns, if indicated
Phone contact with current treatment providers, as needed
Follow-up meeting with the patient to discuss the consultant’s clinical impression and recommendations
Cost
Our consultation services are covered by most insurance providers. Self-pay is also accepted as needed.
We understand that navigating the insurance system can be challenging, which is why we assist prospective patients to help determine eligibility. We welcome your questions and concerns.
McLean Hospital accepts Medicare, Massachusetts Medicaid, and many private insurance and managed care plans. More information on insurance providers accepted by McLean Hospital may be found on the Mass General Brigham website. You may also find it beneficial to review McLean’s patient billing and financial assistance information.
Contact
We work with individuals, their families, and referring clinicians to determine if our consultation service is an appropriate option.
For further information about our service or to make a referral, please contact:
Phone: 617.855.3515
Email: mcleanconsultations@mgb.org
We hope to answer your call directly or will return your call or email within a few business days.