The mental health professionals at Fairchild Air Force Base’s 92nd Medical Operations Squadron are committed to providing top-notch care to their patients. They have recently made significant changes to their services, with the goal of improving patient care and reducing wait times. Despite facing challenges with staffing, the team has made it a priority to provide timely and effective care to all patients.
In addition to walk-in appointments, the mental health clinic now offers six different group therapy options. These include a unified protocol group, a gender affirming care group, a commitment therapy group, a sleep group, a written exposure therapy group, and a group for regulating emotions. By expanding their services and partnerships with other agencies like the military family life counselor and the chaplain, the mental health clinic aims to provide care to as many individuals as possible in need of support.
Staff Sgt. Joseph Chang, a mental health technician with the 92nd MDOS, emphasizes the importance of helping patients return to their best life and eliminating the stigma around mental health. By prioritizing patient care, offering diverse therapy options, and collaborating with other agencies, the mental health department at Fairchild Air Force Base is working towards providing comprehensive and accessible mental health services to the military community. With these changes in place, patients can expect faster wait times and more personalized care than ever before.
