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Your First Call

Prepare questions without sharing sensitive health information online.

A first call to MVBH can explain the admissions process, program structure, screening, benefits verification, and next steps. It is not an emergency service or a substitute for an assessment. Avoid sending sensitive health information through a general web form; call 978-233-9597 to discuss clinical or referral questions.

What to expect when you contact admissions

A first conversation can begin with the reason for reaching out and the type of information you need. Admissions can explain MVBH’s outpatient programs, the role of a screening, how benefits verification works, and what the next practical step may be. Timing depends on screening, program fit, benefits review, and current availability.

It can help to prepare a short list of questions: Which outpatient levels are available? What is the usual schedule? What happens in a screening? What information is needed for a benefits review? How are virtual-care eligibility and Massachusetts location requirements discussed? What should someone do if their needs are urgent or exceed outpatient care?

A phone conversation is also a better place than a website form to discuss sensitive personal circumstances. MVBH’s public forms are designed for callback and benefits-request details, not diagnosis, medication, trauma, or other clinical information.

What an admissions conversation can clarify

An admissions conversation can explain the next steps, the role of a clinical screening, practical program expectations, and how to request a plan-specific benefits review. It cannot guarantee coverage, availability, a start date, or a particular treatment recommendation from a web page.

Call 978-233-9597, visit admissions, or request a benefits callback. Do not include diagnosis, medication, member-ID, trauma history, or other sensitive health details in a general website form.

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Treatment terminology notice: At Merrimack Valley Behavioral Health, our day-based programs are referred to as Full Day Treatment and Half Day Treatment. In Massachusetts, insurance providers commonly refer to these levels of care as PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) and IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program). Any reference to PHP or IOP on this site refers to our Full Day Treatment or Half Day Treatment programs.
Detox scope: MVBH does not provide detox onsite. If detox may be needed before outpatient treatment, call our team. We can help identify an appropriate outside detox provider, but cannot guarantee placement, acceptance, transportation, medical clearance, or suitability.
If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide: call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911. MVBH is not an emergency service.