939 NY Route 146, Building 600, Suite 620, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Medications such as benzodiazepines and stimulants are strictly regulated by the DEA. While these drugs can be highly effective when appropriately prescribed, they necessitate frequent monitoring and must be integrated into a thorough treatment strategy. Controlled substances cannot be refilled before their due time and require a scheduled appointment for any refills.
This practice employs the NYS Prescription Monitoring Program, a comprehensive statewide database that tracks the prescription history of controlled substances for individuals. This system aims to reduce misuse and diversion of these medications by providing healthcare providers with information about both current and previous prescriptions, thereby enhancing the safety and efficacy of medication prescribing.
NO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES WILL BE PRESCRIBED BETWEEN APPOINTMENTS
Please be aware that this practice does not offer court evaluations or testimony and is not a forensic psychiatry practice. If my involvement in legal proceedings becomes necessary, it can significantly disrupt the therapeutic process, office operations, and impact other patients. Therefore, if you are involved in or expect to be involved in court proceedings, please inform me as soon as possible. Clients are accepted with the understanding that this practice will not participate in legal matters, including but not limited to child custody disputes, workers' compensation claims, and criminal cases. We do not provide legal opinions, conduct evaluations, or offer testimony in cases related to disability or child custody.
At this practice, your clinical records are kept confidential. Your treatment details will not be shared without your written consent, except in certain circumstances. By law, I must report any signs of suicidal or homicidal thoughts, past or present child abuse, or elder abuse. Additionally, confidentiality may be broken if sharing information is necessary to protect your life in a critical emergency. Information may also be shared with other healthcare providers involved in your care to ensure coordinated and effective treatment through shared knowledge.
This office does not offer emergency or urgent care services outside of regular hours. In the event of an emergency, please call 9-1-1 or visit the nearest emergency room for immediate help.
For psychiatric emergencies, you can contact the mobile crisis unit at 518-549-6500.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available at 1-800-273-8255 or by dialing 988. You can also text "MATTERS" to 741741 for support.
CDPHP members have access to a 24/7 behavioral health crisis line at 1-888-320-9584.
If you have a different insurance provider, please use the contact number on your insurance card to find out about after-hours support.
For resources on suicide and crisis support in New York State, visit: http://suicidehotlines.com/newyork.html
Should you experience an emergency and receive stabilization, please ensure that you or a representative informs this office about your situation. We will follow up promptly to address your care needs.