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I can help — a few quick questions that change the best option: Which country / U.S. state are you in? Are any of your medications controlled substances (stimulants, benzodiazepines, some sleep meds, etc.)? Do you want a service that takes your insurance or are you happy paying cash? General options (national telepsychiatry services that commonly handle continuing care and med management) Doctor on Demand (Verywell Health/Included): Widely available, offers psychiatry visits and medication management; accepts many insurers and is good for continuity care. Teladoc: Large, established telehealth company with psychiatry services; useful if you want a broad, insurance-friendly provider. Amwell: National telemedicine platform that includes board-certified psychiatrists and medication follow‑up visits; works with many health plans. PlushCare: Offers ongoing psychiatric care and medication management, accepts major insurers and often schedules quickly. Brightside Health: Focused on mood/anxiety medication management and therapy with evidence‑based protocols; good if your needs are depression/anxiety specific. Talkiatry (or similar tele‑psychiatry clinics): Many tele‑psychiatry clinics (Talkiatry, NeuroFlow partners, local hospital telepsychiatry programs) focus on long‑term medication management and complex cases — they often work with insurance and manage more complex treatment plans. Zocdoc: Not a prescriber itself, but excellent for finding and booking local or telepsychiatrists fast (useful if you need someone who can handle controlled meds or complex care). Important notes and next steps Controlled substances: Many telemedicine services will not initiate or refill certain controlled meds over the phone/televisit without additional requirements. If you take controlled meds, tell the platform up front and/or seek a local psychiatrist/your PCP for a direct handoff. Transfer records: Ask your retired psychiatrist’s office to send your chart and med list to the new provider (or get a copy yourself). That speeds continuity. Short-term bridge: If you need an urgent refill, call your pharmacy or primary care doctor — they can sometimes provide a short bridge while you get a psychiatric appointment. How to proceed: Tell me your state and whether any meds are controlled and I’ll recommend 2–3 specific services that operate in your area and how to contact them quickly. If you prefer, I can also draft a short message/request you can send to your old practice to request records and a med history.

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