Becker's Healthcare May 11, 2021
Several retail pharmacy chains have recently begun offering mental health services in their stores, part of the larger trend of making mental healthcare more accessible, The New York Times reported May 7.
Below are four recent examples of pharmacy chains launching in-store mental health services:
- Since January, CVS has added clinical social workers trained in cognitive behavioral therapy to 13 locations in the Houston, Philadelphia and Tampa, Fla., metro areas. The social workers offer mental health assessments, referrals and counseling either in person or via telehealth. A CVS spokesperson told the Times the company plans to expand the program to 34 locations across those same regions.
- Through Walmart...