We understand that identifying a Mental Health provider and/or professionals, can be an overwhelming and confusing task. Our overall goal is to help you identify what is going to work best for you and/or your family.
The following list provides some basic questions that you may want to ask a Service Provider, Qualified Professional and/or other Clinician when trying to identify a Service Provider. You need to feel 100% comfortable with who you choose as your provider--finding the right provider is important to establishng a therapeutic rapport and ensuring that you are going to receive the best service.
Remember that your service provider works for you!
Ask potential providers:
about their level of education, training, licensure (if applicable), and years of experience.
are they a member of any professional association
whether they specialize in certain disorders or age groups. For example, some providers only provide Child & Adolescent services;Some may specialize in eating disorders.
do the clinicians that will be working with you and/or your child have specific training in an evidenced based model (if so-when, where, by whom and for how long)
which approach(es) do the clinicians or the service provider agency use with children and families
how are cultural competency and special needs issues addressed
does the individual clinician participate in ongoing clinical supervision/does the service provider agency provide ongoing clinical supervision, including how models of fidelity are monitored
We have also include links to various websites, that may offer additional information and clarification to any questions that you may have:
Useful Web Sites
NC Division of Health and Human Services-Children & Adolescents NC DHHS-Children & Adolescents provides information on all Child & Adolescent services, resources, and treatments throughout the State of NC. You will find information on accessing state resources to assist your child.
NC Division of Health and Human Services-Families & Adult
NC DHHS-Families & Adults provides information on all Family & Adult services, resources, and treatments throughout the State of NC. You will find information on accessing state resources to assist you and/or your family.
Mecklenburg County Area Mental Health Mecklenburg County Area Mental Health is the Local Management Entity for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County area. This site provides information on providers and services throughout the county.
National Alliance on Mental Illness-NC NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. Founded in 1979, NAMI has affiliates in every state and in more than 1,100 local communities across the country.
System of Care System of Care is not a program — it is a philosophy of how care should be delivered. Systems of Care is an approach to services that recognizes the importance of family, school and community, and seeks to promote the full potential of every child and youth by addressing their physical, emotional, intellectual, cultural and social needs.
