FAQ Part II

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department for all medical or psychiatric emergencies including the risk of harm to self or others. 

Phone calls and emails will be answered within less than 24 hours. However, office telephone number and email are not to be utilized for crisis. 

If you're experiencing emotional distress, the resources below provide free and confidential support 24/7:

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Call or text 988

https://988lifeline.org

Essential Local And Community Services: call 211 or visit website: https://www.211.org

If experiencing substance use, please contact SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

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National Council On Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255 

National Domestic Violence Hotline:  1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

National Crisis Line - Anorexia And Bulimia: 1-800-233-4357 

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): call 1-866-662-1235  or visit website: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN 

Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-366-8288 

LGBQT Hotline: 1-888-843-4564 

TransLifeline:  call 1-877-565-8860 or visit website: https://www.translifeline.org 

TREVOR Crisis Hotline: 1-866-221-7044 

Veterans Crisis Support: www.veteranscrisisline.net

CLINICAL/MEDICATION QUESTIONS

Consideration is given to your unique history and to prescribing guidelines which treatments would be most appropriate, safe, tolerable, effective and affordable. 

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Prescriptions for medication are typically given but not guaranteed to be given at the initial appointment.

Instead, its purpose is to allow time for (1) a comprehensive evaluation, (2) discussion of possible diagnoses and corresponding treatment options and (3) to get to know one another and see if we both agree it would be a good fit for us to collaborate in your receiving health care from this practice. 

Please, be aware that we do not prescribe medication nor communicate in extended conversations about clinical issues outside of a scheduled appointment.

If require further discussion about new symptoms, a diagnosis,  medication adjustment or a new prescription, please email a request to reschedule the next appointment to an earlier date. 

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This policy ensures we are able to devote adequate time to discussing your important health concerns without interruption or compromising the quality of your care.

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We make a special effort to explain all aspects of your problem and treatment. However, if something is not clear, please do not hesitate to ask. We respect professional boundaries at all times and practice in accordance with the highest of ethical principles and standards. Please, refer to www.sunlightmedicine.com for more information or feel free to contact me via email if any questions or concerns, and you will receive a response within 24 hours.​