Most of my experiences at Psych Recovery have been great. That being said, I'm extremely proactive…read moreand a little bit pushy when it comes to making sure my meds are filled, etc...
My biggest frustration is the lack of accessibility, as far as hours goes. If you have a busy week, etc...and are caught with your pants down, per say - between Fri at 5p and Monday at 9a, you're kinda screwed when it comes to meds. But, I think that also speaks to the lack of allocation of resources when it comes to mental health from the top down with our government.
I have been seeing Katina Pougiales for a little over a year, and she has been incredibly helpful and compassionate when it comes to assessing what medication I should be on. But, I have heard from other friends who have tried to get into her - that she's no longer taking new patients.
As far as wait times are concerned - yes, usually you do need to wait at least 30 minutes for your appointment. I don't find it surprising though, because all it takes to get behind, is for someone ahead of you to be having a very traumatic day - so, when we're talking about wait times, it's not a shock. I do think it's considerate that they have a small area for children to play at a table, free water and magazines for folks waiting. Free parking and light rail access is really nice.
That being said, if you don't like the provider you're given - some people may not know that you are able to request to switch. Finding the right doctor/psychiatrist, etc...is a lot like dating. You need to find someone else that is on your same level...especially since we all have very different needs.
The only medication denials I've had, have been when I take more than my allotted amount, or - if I'm trying to refill a benzo of some sort, without a recent appointment. That doesn't fly anymore with pharmacies. So, make sure to check your meds to see how many refills you have, and if it's coming up that you need a refill, and don't have an appt scheduled - leave a detailed message on the triage line asking to schedule an appt, and explaining you have a medication emergency. Typically the nurses there will refill your meds, as long as you have an appt on the books in the future.
Overall, I've had a MUCH better experience here than with other places. But, I think that has a lot to do with my individual psych nurse and her clear directions about what to do if I feel like I'm in a spiral/panic, and need medication.