Apogee Behavioral Medicine and Matone Counseling to Collaborate on Expanding Mental Health Access in North Carolina Communities

In the dynamic landscape of mental health care, accessibility and collaboration are paramount. Recognizing this imperative, Apogee Behavioral Medicine and Matone Counseling and Testing have embarked on an innovative partnership aimed at enhancing access to quality care across North Carolina. This alliance signifies a transformative step forward in delivering accessible and comprehensive mental health services to diverse communities.

Apogee Behavioral Medicine is a leader in psychiatric care, bringing specialized expertise and a holistic approach to mental health services. By working with Matone Counseling and Testing, Apogee is extending its reach and enhancing the availability of psychiatric services, ensuring a more comprehensive approach to mental health care. This integration allows for seamless coordination between counseling and psychiatric care, providing patients with a complete spectrum of services tailored to their unique needs.

“At Apogee Behavioral Medicine, we are thrilled to collaborate with Matone Counseling and Testing to expand access to mental health care in Charlotte, Hickory, and Asheville. This relationship represents our shared commitment to providing compassionate and personalized care to individuals and families in need,” says Dr. Derek Ayers, Chief Medical Officer at Apogee Behavioral Medicine.

“At Apogee, our goal is to break down barriers to mental health care and provide accessible, high-quality services to our communities. The relationship with Matone Counseling and Testing enables us to deliver on that promise, bringing specialized psychiatric services to more individuals and families across North Carolina,” states Dr. Jessica Edwards, Medical Director at Apogee Behavioral Medicine.

Complementing Apogee’s clinical prowess, Matone Counseling and Testing is dedicated to providing accessible mental health care through a diverse team of over 50 providers. By offering both in-person and telehealth options, Matone ensures that mental health services are readily available and tailored to accommodate varying preferences and circumstances.

“We are excited to collaborate with Apogee Behavioral Medicine to strengthen our collective efforts in delivering compassionate and inclusive mental health care. This partnership underscores our shared vision of creating supportive environments where individuals feel valued and understood,” remarks Dr. Blair Hamel, CEO at Matone Counseling and Testing.

Central to this collaboration is a shared goal of improving access to mental health care through collaborative efforts and innovative initiatives. By forging strong mental health relationships and embracing a holistic approach to counseling assessment and evaluation, Apogee Behavioral Medicine and Matone Counseling are paving the way for accessible behavioral health care that prioritizes the well-being of individuals and communities alike.

The collaboration between Apogee Behavioral Medicine and Matone Counseling and Testing represents a transformative model of care delivery, where expertise meets compassion to create meaningful change. Through their shared values of accessibility, diversity, and integrity, Apogee and Matone are dedicated to breaking down barriers to mental health care and empowering individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.