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

Sorry to hear that — that’s stressful. Several reputable telepsychiatry services will evaluate you and (when appropriate) take over ongoing medication management. Which one is right depends on your state, your insurer, and whether you take controlled medications (stimulants, benzodiazepines, certain sleeping meds), which often have extra rules.

Good options to consider

• Teladoc (Teladoc Health) — large nationwide telemedicine company with psychiatric evaluations and ongoing med management. Widely used by insurers and employers; check state availability and controlled‑substance policies.
• Amwell / Doctor On Demand — offers board‑certified psychiatrists for medication management and therapy. Often accepted by insurers and employers; policies on controlled substances vary by clinician/state.
• PlushCare — focuses on primary care and psychiatry via telehealth; known for ongoing follow‑ups and working with many insurers. Verify whether they can continue any controlled meds you take.
• Brightside Health — specializes in evidence‑based treatment for depression and anxiety with medication management; good for antidepressants and anti‑anxiety meds (may not handle stimulants).
• MDLIVE (ibotta/overseeing org varies) — provides psychiatry consults and med management; coverage and controlled‑substance rules vary.
• Zocdoc / Psychology Today directory — if you prefer an independent psychiatrist who does telehealth, use these to find psychiatrists (often the best way to get someone who will take over complex med regimens or controlled substances).

Important things to do next

1. Get your records and medication list from your retired psychiatrist (or have their office send them to any new clinician). This speeds continuity of care.
2. Be explicit about what medications you’re on (especially controlled substances). Some telepsychiatry platforms cannot initiate or refill certain controlled meds remotely and will require an in‑person visit or a local prescriber.
3. Check insurance/price up front — some services are covered by insurance/employer plans; private pay prices vary.
4. If you need immediate refills and can’t get an appointment quickly, contact your primary care provider or local urgent care to bridge until a psychiatrist can be seen.
5. If you’re on a controlled medication and worried about gaps, ask your former office for a recommendation/referral — many retiring psychiatrists provide transition referrals.

If you tell me your state (or country) and what medications you’re taking, I can suggest the best platform or help find local telepsychiatrists who are likely able to continue your prescriptions.