Refer a Client to Kolmac

Referral Sources: Medical Professionals, Mental Health Professionals, Legal Professionals

Medical Professionals

At Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health Centers, we make referrals from medical professionals easy and seamless. Our goal is to evaluate patients right away and get them into treatment as soon as possible. Our team collaborates closely with physicians during every stage of treatment, creating a partnership that focuses on the patient.

What Physicians Should Know About Kolmac

Here are three of the most critical facts physicians and other medical personnel should know about making referrals to our treatment program.

• Kolmac evaluates and admits patients quickly, often within 24 hours. When we receive a medical referral, our team makes every attempt to evaluate and admit the patient within 24 hours. Our clinicians and staff know from experience that time is of the essence. Kolmac offers patients three different evaluation alternatives, including telephone interviews, face-to-face intake and walk-in appointments.
• Experienced clinicians manage detoxification at Kolmac. Our team knows that those making medical professional referrals want the best care for their patients. Kolmac has the experience and knowledge to safely and comfortably manage detoxification. Patients spend the first business day of detoxification at Kolmac. They receive monitoring every hour and go home in the afternoon with a small supply of medications they can use until they return the next day.
• Collaboration with our referral partners is a priority for our team. When physicians make referrals, they may be concerned about losing touch with their patients’ progress. At Kolmac, we always work with the referring physician throughout treatment. Medical professionals can expect written reports, phone consultations and updates at every stage of treatment. The physician’s preference determines the frequency of the updates.

Physicians and other medical professionals can rely on our measurement-based outpatient treatment program when referring patients to Kolmac. Our team leads patients through a three-phase model that includes outpatient detoxification, intensive outpatient treatment and continuing care. Patients participate in group therapy, individual counseling, and receive comprehensive treatment.

Mental Health Professionals

Psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, therapists, and social workers should feel confident about referring patients to Kolmac. Our team treats addiction as a chronic disease that affects the whole person, taking every aspect of a patient’s health and well-being into account.

When we receive a referral, our team goes into action. We often evaluate and admit patients within 24 hours. For their convenience, we offer three evaluation methods, including telephone interviews, walk-in appointments, and face-to-face intake.

Kolmac treats addiction and psychiatric disorders simultaneously

Many patients at Kolmac have a dual diagnosis for co-occurring disorders and receive treatment for both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. It’s our firm belief that patients need to receive simultaneous treatment for addiction and psychiatric issues in order to achieve long-term, sustainable recovery.

What Mental Health Professionals Should Know About Kolmac

Psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, therapists, and social workers should know these facts about our treatment programs:

• Our staff includes psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
• Our therapists work collaboratively with our patients’ mental health professionals and treatment providers.
• Listening is key to providing patients with the treatment they need. We listen carefully to patients, their loved ones and those making mental health professional referrals. The information we gather helps us to develop the most effective treatment plans.

When Needs Change, Treatment Plans Change

Our team closely monitors patients who have a co-occurring disorder. We understand we may need to make changes to any given treatment plan quickly. For example, if a patient experiences side effects from medication, our team can make a rapid assessment and adjust their treatment plan. This flexibility is an asset that we know referring professionals value.

In addition, our experienced team understands that in some cases, patients may need additional, more immersive support form therapists or residential psychiatric facilities. Our team is always prepared to get extra help when needed, and refer a patient to a different provider if Kolmac can no longer support their immediate needs.

Legal Professionals

At Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health, referrals for treatment from legal professionals can be a powerful catalyst for recovery. Our team provides valuable information to attorneys, probation officers, courts, and anyone else who needs to refer a patient to us for addiction treatment.

What Legal Professionals Should Know About Kolmac

Attorneys and others who are making referrals can rely on the measurement-based, outpatient treatment program at Kolmac. We have the experience and expertise to help people with addiction-related legal issues. Here are three essential points about our program.

• Professionals who make referrals to Kolmac receive updates at every stage of treatment. We believe in collaboration with our referral partners and other professionals who work with our patients.
• We can usually evaluate and admit patients within 24 hours of receiving a referral. We have multiple locations and offer three different options for evaluation: in-person appointments, walk-in, and via telephone.
• Our flexible hours provide patients with time to deal with legal issues, keep working, and keep living at home. We can also write letters to the court about treatment adherence and progress.

Kolmac: Affordability Is An Asset

We offer day and evening hours so working patients can manage their work and therapy time efficiently, which allows them to keep working and paying bills.

Unlike residential treatment, our outpatient treatment program is affordable for almost all patients and covered by most insurance. In addition, since patients can continue to work and live at home, they have fewer worries – financial, family, and otherwise – while in a Kolmac outpatient treatment program.

Outpatient Treatment: As Effective As Inpatient Treatment

Attorneys and other professionals referring to Kolmac should know they’re giving their clients access to a highly effective treatment program. Our three-stage program includes detoxification, intensive outpatient treatment (IOP), and continuing care. Our experienced team also treats patients with co-occurring disorders.