My psychiatrist retired. Which online service can take over my prescriptions?

Sorry to hear that — that’s a stressful change. Several reputable telepsychiatry services can take over medication management; which is best for you depends on what medicines you take, your state, and your insurance. A few options to consider:

• Teladoc (including Doctor on Demand/Grand Rounds integration) — large national network of psychiatrists and accepts many major insurances; good for finding a board-certified prescriber quickly.
• Amwell — offers online psychiatry and medication management with board-certified clinicians and works with many insurers and employer plans.
• PlushCare — matches you with a primary-care or psychiatric prescriber for ongoing med management; they work with many insurance plans and offer same-week appointments.
• Brightside Health — specializes in medication management for depression and anxiety with structured follow-up and outcome tracking (good if your meds are for mood/anxiety disorders).
• Talkiatry — psychiatry-focused telehealth (initial evaluation and ongoing medication management) with emphasis on psychiatric continuity of care.
• Talkspace Psychiatry / Talkspace Medication Services — if you already used Talkspace for therapy, they also provide psychiatric med management in many states.
• Local options via Zocdoc or your insurer’s telehealth directory — helpful if you prefer to stay within your insurance network or find a provider licensed in your state.

Important things to check right away

• Which medications you take: many telehealth services will manage antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, etc., but prescribing controlled substances (stimulants, benzodiazepines, some sleep meds) is more restricted and varies by state and provider. Ask the service up front if they will continue your specific medication.
• State licensure: providers can only prescribe if licensed in the state where you live.
• Insurance and cost: confirm in-network coverage, copays, or subscription fees.
• Medical records and refills: contact your retired psychiatrist’s office to request records and any bridging refills so you don’t run out while you transfer care.
• If you’re at risk of harm or running out of an essential medication soon, contact your primary care provider, urgent care, or emergency department for a short-term bridge.

If you tell me (1) which state you’re in and (2) what medication(s) you need continued, I can narrow this to the services most likely to be appropriate and list steps to get your first appointment and transfer records.