Behavioral Health Services Presents Open Access

GILLETTE, WY – Campbell County Health Behavioral Health Services (BHS) now has walk-in times available for psychiatric services, mental health (counseling) services and substance abuse services.

Walk-in services for:

• counseling takes place on Tuesday and Thursday from 8 am-5 pm, with the last client taken at 4 pm.
• psychiatry begins on June 18 and takes place on Tuesday and Thursday from 1 pm-5 pm, with the last client taken at 4 pm.
• substance abuse takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 am-noon, with the last client taken at 11 am.

Research by the National Council for Behavioral Health demonstrates that the longer a person waits between seeking behavioral health care and actually receiving the services, the more likely they are to no-show for an appointment. Open access to behavioral health care will ensure that consumers get help when they need it. Research has also shown that offering same-day access will reduce no-shows, improve access, increase capacity, and improve client follow through and adherence to treatment. Best of all, open-access will allow Behavioral Health Services to better serve the citizens of Campbell County.

For all services, clients are seen on a first come, first served basis and are charged on a sliding fee scale—proof of income is required. Clients who come to BHS for an Addiction Severity Index (ASI) alcohol assessment must submit a $150 cash payment for services; certain exceptions may apply.

For more information about Open Access, call 307-688-5000.

CCMH Behavioral Health Services is CARF International accredited. CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services providers in the areas of Aging Services, Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, Durable Medical Equipment, Employment and Community Services, Medical Rehabilitation, Opioid Treatment Programs, and Vision Rehabilitation Services. CARF assists providers in improving the quality of their services by applying sets of quality standards during a consultative on-site survey. Learn more about Behavioral Health Services at www.ccmh.net/BHS.

Media Contact
Karen Clarke
Manager Community Relations
Phone: 307-688-1581
Email: karen.clarke@ccmh.net