The average wait to see a psychiatric prescriber in Oregon runs three to six months. Ours is about a day. Not because visits are rushed — because telehealth removes the geography problem and we schedule deliberately.
New patients at MindHealth Psychiatry are typically seen within about one day, and same-day slots open when there's a cancellation. You can book online and see real availability rather than waiting for a callback. This is outpatient care for adults — if you're in crisis, call or text 988, or 911 if you're in immediate danger.
A short wait can mean two very different things. It can mean a practice has built its model around volume — brief calls, quick prescriptions, whoever's available. Or it can mean the practice removed the constraints that create waits in the first place. Ours is the second.
We're an outpatient psychiatric practice for adults 18 and over. A fast appointment is not the same thing as emergency care, and it's worth being clear about the difference.
A new evaluation for ADHD, depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Medication management, including starting, adjusting, or reassessing. A second opinion when something isn't working. Bridging care after a move or a lapsed prescription.
Active suicidal crisis, psychosis requiring immediate stabilization, or acute withdrawal — these need emergency or crisis services. Call or text 988 any time, or 911 if you're in immediate danger. We're glad to take over ongoing care once you're stable.
Availability doesn't depend on where you live. You need to be physically located in one of the two states at the time of your appointment — that's the only requirement. In-person visits are available in Salem, Newberg, and Vancouver, WA.
Sometimes, depending on the day. Our typical wait for a new patient is about one day, and same-day slots do open when there's a cancellation. Booking online shows you real availability rather than a callback promise, so you can see immediately what's open.
There's a genuine shortage of psychiatric prescribers, particularly outside metro areas — several Oregon counties have none at all. Practices that see patients only in person are also limited by geography and room availability. Telehealth removes both constraints, which is the main reason our wait is measured in days rather than months.
It's a fair question to ask. Short waits are a problem when they come with short visits — a ten-minute call and a prescription. Ours aren't: initial evaluations are unhurried and follow-ups are scheduled with real time for review. What makes the availability possible is telehealth and scheduling structure, not rushing.
We're an outpatient practice and can't provide emergency care. If you're in immediate danger, call 911. For urgent mental health support any time, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Once you're safe, we can help with ongoing care.
No. You can book directly without a referral from a primary care provider. Some insurance plans require a referral for coverage rather than for access — we verify your specific benefits before your first visit and will tell you if yours does.
Book online in a couple of minutes, or call and talk to a person. We’ll verify your benefits before your first visit.
