Fast Pace Health Enhances Access To Mental Health Services For Awareness Month

At the core of Fast Pace Health’s mission lies a profound commitment to the mental well-being of the communities it serves. This dedication is particularly notable during May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a vital opportunity to raise awareness about the urgent need for compassionate and comprehensive mental health care.

As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Fast Pace Health acknowledges its team of over 40 dedicated professionals, including Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners and Therapists. This group of exceptional individuals represents the backbone of our Behavioral Health Team and embodies our commitment to providing personalized and accessible care.

Nikita Duke, DNP, PMHNP-BC, Vice President of Operations – Behavioral Health, highlights the importance of the team’s work. "Our team works every day to break down barriers to care, especially decreasing the stigma associated with mental health care – our telepsych first service offers people the opportunity to access care with enhanced confidentiality, from the privacy and comfort of their own homes," says Duke.

Fast Pace Health is increasing access to care by adding Ashley Graves, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), Mary Cada, PMHNP-BC, and Brandi Batten, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to its team. These new providers will offer virtual care for patients dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and other mental health issues.

Their roles are pivotal to expanding and increasing access to care in the communities Fast Pace Health serves, especially in rural America. These roles bring Fast Pace Health’s behavioral health team to over 28 providers.

Robert "Bob" McKenzie, Executive Sponsor of Behavioral Health, emphasizes the organization’s commitment to raise awareness about mental health and increase access to care. "At Fast Pace Health, we believe that everyone should have access to mental health care in a non-judgmental, easily accessible environment. Adding providers like Ashley, Mary and Brandi to our team allows us to improve access to care where and when it’s most needed," says McKenzie.

About Fast Pace Health

A leading provider in on-demand healthcare, Fast Pace Health is dedicated to offering accessible, high-quality medical and behavioral health services through its network of 270+ locations covering six states. For more information about Fast Pace Health and its services, visit Fast Pace Health’s official website at www.fastpacehealth.com.