New Behavioral Health Urgent Cares Available in Mansfield and Shelby (Joseph Trolian)

September 28, 2021

In response to a growing need for quicker access to services, Executive Director Joseph Trolian with the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board is partnering with Catalyst Life Services and Family Life Counseling to bring an innovative approach to accessing behavioral health services to the residents of Richland County. Director Trolian designed a pilot model for up to three behavioral health urgent care locations. Similar to other urgent care services, individuals with a mental health or addiction needs, will be able to walk in to one of three locations and obtain a diagnostic assessment and begin treatment without hesitation. Joe Trolian stated that one of the major obstacles to an individual seeking treatment is the time it takes to access that initial assessment to start the actual treatment. The window of opportunity can close quickly, and this will allow someone to access care on their timeline. Christy Ellis-Trolian reiterated that rapid access is crucial and will be viewed as a early success by most people in need.

Family Life Counseling and Psychiatric Services will begin with an office located at 151 Marion Avenue in Mansfield and 169 Mansfield Avenue in Shelby. Catalyst Life Services will begin services at their primary office located at 741 Scholl Road in Mansfield. Trolian wanted the community to know that anyone will still be able to call and make an appointment with these agencies for an assessment, but the urgent care will simply add a layer of immediate access for the community’s convenience.

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