One Roof, Whole Care: Dr. Dane Bluestone on Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders

Atracare Mental Health • Director’s Note

“Talk therapy, medication management, and access to primary and urgent care—together—set patients up for success.”

Why this matters

• Co-occurring disorders (mental health + substance use) respond best to integrated care, not siloed services.
• Atracare’s model brings talk therapy, med management, primary care, and urgent care under one roof—so patients get fast answers and fewer hand-offs.
• A judgment-free environment helps people ask the questions that keep them healthy and moving forward.

Please click here for more information about talk therapy https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/psychotherapies

What “integrated” looks like at Atracare

• Talk therapy: Evidence-based counseling tailored to goals and readiness.
• Medication management: Psychiatric nurse practitioners coordinate safely with therapy and medical care.
• Primary care: Physical health, labs, sleep, nutrition, and chronic conditions addressed alongside mental health.
• Urgent care (when needed): Same-day support for acute concerns that impact recovery or stability.
• Care coordination: One team shares context, so you don’t repeat your story at every visit.

The questions patients ask most

• “How do I stay healthy while I work on recovery?”}
• “Are my medications right—and are there interactions I should know about?”
• “Who do I call when something changes?”

Our approach:

• Review meds and symptoms regularly, adjust thoughtfully, and explain the “why.”
• Use primary care to monitor sleep, blood pressure, pain, and other factors that can derail progress.
• Keep communication open between therapy, med management, and medical providers.

Your first steps (simple plan)

• Schedule a mental health visit. Share goals, concerns, and any substance-use history.
• Bring your medication list. Include doses, over-the-counter items, and supplements.
• Pair therapy with med management if recommended—review progress every few weeks.
• Loop in primary care. Track sleep, nutrition, and chronic conditions that affect mood and cravings.
• Use urgent care when needed to stay on track between visits.

Services at Atracare Mental Health

• Individual therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance-use support
• Psychiatric medication evaluation and ongoing management
• Coordination with Primary Care and Urgent Care
• Family-informed strategies and relapse-prevention tools
• Flexible access, including telehealth and timely scheduling

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Atracare delivers 365-day care that bridges prevention and treatment across Mental Health, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Urgent Care, and Lactation Consulting. Start with mental health, and we’ll connect you to the rest.

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