Melanie Britten

Lakeview Behavioral Health

Promoting Health in our Communities through an eclectic and holistic approach to providing psychiatric, mental health and substance use services. Psychiatric Services *Psychiatric Consultations: Comprehensive client evaluations *Medication Management: Monitoring and assessment of current medications. *Medication Therapy and Counseling: Services provided to optimizes drug therapy with the intent of improved therapeutic outcomes. *Telepsychiatry: Psychiatric assessment and care through telecommunications to increase access to services. *Genetic Testing: By offering Genetic testing we increase our understanding of patients and treatment. Mental Health Services: *Diagnostic Assessments: Use of assessment tools to measure and observe client behavior. *Adult Therapy: Treatment in the form of teaching coping skills through cognitive and exposure therapy. * Co-Occurring Therapy: Individualized therapy approach focused on multiple diagnosis of mental health and substance use. *Child and Play Therapy: Exploration of experiences and emotions in ways that make sense to children. *Marriage and Family Counseling: Incorporates working with spouses and family to improve relationships. Substance Use Disorder Treatment *Rule 25 Assessments: Assessment performed to determine placement and level of care. *Comprehensive Substance Use Assessments: Assessment to better understand the individuals past, and current substance use while screening for mental and physical health needs. *Treatment planning: Individualized plan which includes a list of goals/objectives based on the individual need. *Individual therapy and Group Therapy: Client's enrolled in group therapy will also receive individual therapy with an LADC. *Medication Assisted Recovery: Vivitrol Treatment Program for alcohol and opiate addiction. Suboxone (Buprenorphine and Naloxone) is a medication prescribed for the use in treating opioid addiction.