Mental Health/Behavioral Health Services

Mental Health and Behavioral Health Services are provided through the Johnston County Health Department Behavioral Health Division.
 
The Johnston County Health Department Behavioral Health Division is a division of the Johnston County Health Department and is located directly behind the Johnston County Health Department.  A long, green awning covers the side walk in front of the Johnston County Health Department Behavioral Health Division.
 
Address: 
Johnston County Health Department Behavioral Health Division
521 N. Brightleaf Blvd
Smithfield, NC 27577
Phone (919) 989-5500
Fax (919) 989-5596
 
Hours of Operation:  Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
 
All services are provided on an outpatient basis and include:

 

Psychiatric Services

Psychiatric Evaluation

Allows individuals to meet initially with a psychiatrist or mid-level provider for diagnostic purposes to determine diagnoses and need for medications.  An appointment is required.

Psychiatric Re-evaluation and Medication Management

Allows individuals to meet regularly with a psychiatrist or mid-level provider to discuss the effectiveness of medications so that adjustments can be made. An appointment is required.

Licensed Clinician Services

Walk-In Crisis

Provides immediate face-to-face assistance by a licensed clinician for patients who present with a mental health or substance use crisis.  Service is provided Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Comprehensive Clinical Assessment

Provides a screening performed by a licensed clinician that is used to assess an individual’s overall physical, mental, and emotional health and wellness. The CCA is used to determine the diagnosis and the needed services for a person seeking mental health and/or substance use treatment. An appointment id required.

Individual and Group Therapy

Provides support and education about mental health symptoms and ways to cope with feelings, stress, and negative thinking.  An appointment is required.

Nursing Services:

Long-Acting Medication Injections

Provides a nurse administering a long acting anti-psychotic medication by injection.  An appointment is required.

Patient Assistance Program

Provides a nurse assisting patients who have limited or no income to obtain psychiatric medications for free from pharmaceutical companies.

Case Management Services

Provides coordination of care with outside providers on behalf of a patient.

Provides help to link patients to community resources for health care, housing, education, employment, and legal issues

 

Behavioral Health Resource Guide

Page last updated: December 13, 2024

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