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I am a teenager who is struggling with mental health issues. What do I do?: Contact the Mobile Expanded School Health (MESH) Unit staff that comes to your high school to schedule an appointment to discuss this with them. If the provider determines that you need counseling, she will refer you to a counselor that works with high school students.

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Health Department - Mental Health

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1. Do you offer mental health services/treatment?: If you would like to schedule an appointment with a clinician in Wilkes County, please contact Daymark Recovery Services at 336-667-5151, or if you are in crisis, please contact Daymark Recovery Services Crisis Service at 877-492-2785.

2. Does the health department diagnose anxiety disorders? Can they prescribe treatments?: Our providers provide well and sick care for our patients. They discuss problems that the patient may have with them and decide on the best plan of treatment. If you have a doctor, you should schedule an appointment with them. If you need a doctor, call 336-651-7450 to schedule an appointment to be seen in our health department clinic.

3. Do you offer services for eating disorders?: You need to schedule an appointment to see your family doctor to discuss this issue. He/she will discuss your concerns with you and may decide that blood work is needed also.

4. I am a teenager who is struggling with mental health issues. What do I do?: Contact the Mobile Expanded School Health (MESH) Unit staff that comes to your high school to schedule an appointment to discuss this with them. If the provider determines that you need counseling, she will refer you to a counselor that works with high school students.

5. Is there an emergency mental health hotline or number in Wilkes County?: Please call the Daymark Recovery Services Crisis Line at 336-838-9936 or Daymark Recovery at 336-667-5151.