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Core Services

Medication Management in Portland, Maine

Careful prescribing and unhurried follow-up from providers who look at your whole history — with every other level of care one hallway away.

Bishop Health provides psychiatric medication management in South Portland: careful prescribing, monitoring, and adjustment of psychiatric medications, with follow-ups scheduled at a cadence that matches your treatment. Appointments are available in person or by video, most insurance and MaineCare are accepted, and new patients are typically seen within one to two weeks.

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Who It Helps

People starting a psychiatric medication for the first time
Patients whose current regimen isn't working or brings side effects
Anyone who wants a second look at a long-standing prescription list
Patients transferring prescriptions to a new provider in Maine
People in therapy — here or elsewhere — adding medication support

What to Expect

1A full review of current and past medications — doses, durations, combinations
2Options discussed openly, with reasoning — including non-medication paths
3One change at a time, with a scheduled check-in after every adjustment
4Follow-up booked before you leave (typically 2–4 weeks while adjusting)

Session Logistics

Evaluations: 60–90 minutes · Follow-ups: 20–30 minutes

Cadence: every 2–4 weeks while adjusting medication, stretching to quarterly once stable

Telehealth: medication visits can be video, anywhere in Maine — same providers, same record

Medication Management Questions, Answered

What does medication management actually involve?

Careful prescribing plus scheduled follow-up: reviewing how a medication is working, watching side effects, adjusting doses, and reconsidering the plan when something isn't helping. It's the ongoing work after a prescription, not just the prescription itself.

I've tried several medications already. What's different here?

Your history changes the strategy. A real medication review looks at doses, durations, combinations, and genetics-informed options — and because we offer TMS and Spravato, "another pill" isn't the only tool if medication truly isn't the answer.

Can you take over prescriptions from my current provider?

Yes — bring your records or sign a release and we'll request them. Transfers of care are routine, including controlled-substance prescriptions with appropriate documentation.

How often are follow-ups?

Every 2–4 weeks while starting or adjusting medication, stretching toward quarterly once you're stable. Dose changes always come with a scheduled check-in — you're never left on autopilot.

Do I have to stop seeing my current therapist?

No. We're glad to handle medication while you continue therapy elsewhere — with a release on file, your provider here coordinates directly with your therapist.

Can medication visits be by video?

Yes — medication management works well by telehealth for most patients, anywhere in Maine. We'll ask you to come in when a physical assessment matters.