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

I’m sorry your psychiatrist retired — that’s disruptive. Several reputable telepsychiatry services can evaluate you and, when appropriate, take over medication management. Which one’s best depends on where you live, what medications you take (especially controlled substances like stimulants or benzodiazepines), and whether you want in-network care.

Options to consider

• Teladoc Health — large national telehealth platform with psychiatrists who can prescribe and often accept major insurance plans. Good for continuity and quick access.
• Amwell — another major telemedicine network that includes psychiatry/medication management and accepts many insurers.
• MDLIVE (Cedar or company variations) — offers psychiatry appointments and is widely available through insurers and employers.
• Brightside Health — focuses on medication management for depression and anxiety via board-certified psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners; known for structured follow-ups.
• Done (DoneHealth) — specializes in ADHD evaluation and ongoing medication management (including stimulants in many states).
• Hims & Hers (Mental Health) — consumer-facing telepsychiatry for depression/anxiety and some ADHD services; easy sign-up and same-day appointments in some states.
• Zocdoc / Psychology Today — use these to find local or telepsychiatrists (private clinicians) who accept your insurance; good if you prefer an independent psychiatrist rather than a platform.

Important cautions and next steps

1. Controlled medications: Many platforms will NOT prescribe certain controlled substances (Schedule II stimulants, some benzodiazepines) without prior in-person documentation or follow strict state rules. Tell any service up front which meds you’re taking.
2. Get your records: Contact your retired psychiatrist’s office (or the clinic/hospital) and ask them to send your records and medication list to the new clinician or to you. Your pharmacy can often provide a recent fill record too.
3. Ask about “bridge” prescriptions: If you’re out of medication, ask the new provider or the pharmacy if an emergency/bridge refill is possible while records transfer.
4. Insurance and licensure: Make sure the provider is licensed in the state you’re physically in and check whether they accept your insurance.
5. If you’re in crisis or have severe withdrawal/suicidal thoughts: go to the ER or call emergency services/your local crisis line immediately.

If you want, tell me:

• the state/country you’re in,
• the medication(s) you’re taking (or type: antidepressant vs stimulant vs benzodiazepine),
• whether you need in-network/insurance coverage — and I’ll recommend the best specific options and next steps for your situation.