Psychiatric Consultations Available for Primary Care Providers & Prescribers
October 3rd, 2025 | Behavioral Health•NewsThe Behavioral Health (BH) outpatient consultation service at UR Medicine Strong Minds Adult Clinic is here to support primary care and other prescribing providers in the management of medications for adult patients with mental health conditions.
This service offers a valuable partnership—psychiatrists provide expert consultation to help guide treatment, while the referring provider maintains prescribing responsibility.
What You Need to Know
- Timely Access – Appointments are typically available within 2–4 weeks.
- Consultative Role – Psychiatrists share recommendations only; they do not prescribe medications or provide ongoing medication management. Referring providers must be willing to continue prescribing.
- Primary Focus – Providers are encouraged to refer patients with mood disorders, particularly those with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), which is a central focus of this clinic.
- Exclusions – The service does not provide psychological testing or diagnostic evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
How to Refer
- By Phone: Call (585) 275-3505
- In EPIC: Use the internal order: Amb Referral to Psychiatry – Northern Region
This consultation service is designed to enhance collaboration between behavioral health specialists and primary care or prescribing providers—ensuring patients receive the most informed, effective care possible.
