Behavioral Health

Virtual Behavioral Health Services for Rural Arizona

Adelante offers access to behavioral health and mental health care across rural Arizona through a primarily virtual model. Because most behavioral health visits can be delivered remotely, patients can connect with licensed behavioral health professionals without traveling long distances for care.

Our behavioral health team can help with anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, substance use concerns, trauma, relationship challenges and other behavioral or emotional health needs. Depending on your needs, care may include counseling and psychotherapy, screenings and assessments, brief interventions, medication management, case management, or behavioral health support integrated with your primary care.

Behavioral Health Care Without the Long Drive

In many rural Arizona communities, access to therapists, counselors and behavioral health specialists is limited. Adelante’s virtual behavioral health model helps reduce that barrier by connecting patients with care by video from home or another appropriate location.

What Virtual Behavioral Health Can Include

• Counseling and psychotherapy
• Behavioral health assessments
• Medication management
• Case management
• Follow-up visits
• Integrated behavioral health support
• Care coordination with primary care

Virtual Behavioral Health Payment Options

Adelante accepts AHCCCS, most major health insurance plans, and offers self-pay options for virtual behavioral health services. We are expanding virtual behavioral health access for patients across rural Arizona. Coverage, costs, and available services may vary by health plan and location.

How Virtual Behavioral Health Works

Virtual behavioral health appointments allow you to meet with a behavioral health professional through a secure video visit. Depending on the service, you may be able to participate from home or another private location with an internet connection.

Your provider can talk with you about your concerns, develop a care plan, provide counseling or psychotherapy, manage medications when appropriate and coordinate with other members of your healthcare team.

Designed for Rural Arizona

For many rural communities, accessing behavioral health care can mean long drives, limited appointment availability or few local specialists. Virtual care allows Adelante to bring behavioral health professionals to patients rather than requiring patients to travel to them.

Adelante is expanding this model to improve access in rural Arizona communities where behavioral health resources may be limited.

Is Virtual Behavioral Health Right for Me?

Virtual behavioral health can be appropriate for many common mental health and behavioral health needs, including anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, trauma, substance use concerns and ongoing medication or therapy follow-up.

Some patients may need in-person evaluation or a different level of care. Our team can help determine which care option is appropriate for your needs.

What You Need for a Virtual Appointment

For most virtual appointments, you will need:

• A smartphone, tablet or computer with a camera and microphone
• A reliable internet connection
• A private place where you feel comfortable talking with your provider
• Your insurance information, including AHCCCS information if applicable

Get Started With Virtual Behavioral Health

If you live in rural Arizona and are looking for counseling, therapy, medication management or other behavioral health services, Adelante can help you explore available virtual care options.

Call 480-964-2273 to ask about virtual behavioral health services and appointments.

Frequently Asked Questions About Virtual Behavioral Health in Arizona

Does Adelante offer virtual behavioral health in rural Arizona?
Yes. Adelante is expanding virtual behavioral health access for patients in rural Arizona. Availability may vary by community and service.

Does AHCCCS cover virtual behavioral health visits?
Adelante accepts AHCCCS for many behavioral health services, including virtual care when covered by the patient’s plan. Coverage and eligibility can vary, so our team can help verify options.

Can I see a therapist online through Adelante?
Depending on availability and your care needs, virtual services may include counseling, psychotherapy, behavioral health assessments and follow-up visits.

Can medication management be done virtually?
Medication management may be available through virtual behavioral health visits when clinically appropriate.

What do I need for a virtual behavioral health appointment?
You will generally need a smartphone, tablet or computer with a camera and microphone, a reliable internet connection and a private place to speak with your provider.

Do I need to live near an Adelante health center?
Not necessarily. The purpose of the rural virtual behavioral health model is to expand access beyond traditional clinic locations. Availability still depends on service area, licensure and appointment capacity.

What if virtual care is not appropriate for me?
Some patients may need in-person evaluation, urgent care or a different level of behavioral health treatment. Adelante can help determine the most appropriate next step.

How do I schedule a virtual behavioral health appointment?
Call 480-964-2273 to ask about virtual behavioral health services and current availability.