Category Archives: Behavioral Health Services

ACA repeal could threaten treatment for addiction, mental health

More than 272,000 Texans could lose access to mental health and substance abuse treatment if one of the lesser known guarantees of the Affordable Care Act goes away with the law’s repeal and is not replaced. This article originally appeared in the Houston Chronicle onĀ February 15, 2017 In Texas alone, 65,559 people with the most …

Una nota a todos los pacientes de Legacy sobre Obamacare

Legacy continuarĆ” proporcionando el cuidado de la salud a todos los que lo necesitan, independientemente de su capacidad de pago.

A Note to all Legacy Patients on Obamacare

Legacy will continue to provide health care to all who need it, regardless of their ability to pay.

Dr. Chad Lemaire, Medical Director, Behavioral Health – A Physician Profile

He believes the stigma around seeking treatment for mental health conditions is declining, albeit slowly.

Dr. Ann Barnes, Chief Medical Officer – A Physician Profile

“My hope is more providers get into the business of influencing social determinants of health like Legacy is.”

What Does ā€œDriving Healthy Change in Our Communitiesā€ Look Like?

Both in and out of the exam room, Legacy Community Health had an impact on our patients and communities we served in the last year.

The Silent Violence: Psychological Partner Violence

As children, we were always told ā€œsticks on stones may break my bones, but your words will never hurt,ā€ to develop confidence against name-calling. Unfortunately, we’ve learned over time that verbal abuse is not just hurtful but psychologically damaging.

Mental Health Access and Public Schools

One out of five of the 50 million public school kids exhibit signs of a mental health disorder, including depression, and anxiety. Mental disorders dramatically affect a child’s ability to learn.