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

I can help — a couple quick clarifying questions before firm recommendations:

• Are you in the United States (and if so, what state)? Telemedicine rules vary by location.
• What medication(s) do you need continued (name and whether any are controlled substances such as stimulants, benzodiazepines, some sleep meds)?

Meanwhile, here are reliable online options (U.S.-focused) and why people choose them:

• PlushCare — offers same‑day/next‑day video visits with primary care and psychiatrists, accepts many insurances, and can manage long‑term psych meds for anxiety/depression and many other conditions. Good for continuity if you have routine prescriptions.
• Brightside Health — specializes in anxiety and depression care (medication management + therapy). Strong care pathways and measurement-based follow up; good if your meds are antidepressants or for anxiety.
• Talkiatry — telepsychiatry service that connects you with board‑certified psychiatrists for medication management (often accepts insurance). Good if you want to see a psychiatrist rather than a nurse practitioner/primary care.
• Teladoc / Doctor On Demand (now part of Amwell ecosystem) — large telemedicine platforms that provide psychiatric visits and prescriptions; convenient and widely available through many employer plans.
• Zocdoc — not a prescriber itself but excellent for finding and booking local or telepsychiatrists (filter for who accepts your insurance, read reviews). Useful if you want to find an independent psychiatrist for ongoing care.

Important points and next steps

1. Controlled substances: many platforms will not prescribe stimulants, benzodiazepines, or certain sleep meds via telemedicine, or they require an in‑person visit first. Tell the platform exactly which med you’re on when you contact them.
2. Get your records/refill bridge: ask your retired psychiatrist’s office (or their covering clinician) for a copy of your medication list and notes and request a short “bridge” refill if you need time to get a new appointment. If you can’t reach them, a local urgent care or your PCP might provide a short emergency refill.
3. Be ready for your first visit: have current med list, past diagnoses, recent labs (if any), and a list of side effects/concerns. That speeds the process.
4. Insurance and cost: check whether the service accepts your insurance or what the self‑pay fee will be. Employer/Medicare/Medicaid coverage varies.
5. If you are in crisis or suicidal/homicidal or have severe withdrawal risk, go to the nearest ER or call emergency services / your local crisis line immediately (or 988 in the U.S.).

If you tell me your state and the specific drugs you need continued, I can narrow this to the best fit and list steps to get an appointment and interim refill.