For Providers - Better Beginnings

Better Beginnings has relationships with hospitals and providers. Do you have a patient that needs specialized care for perinatal mental illness? We accept your referrals.

Better Beginnings specializes in the mental health services for individuals and families during the reproductive years. We also provide mental health therapy and medication management for general mental health needs.

We have found the best way to refer your patient to us is to do both:

Download and fill out one of the referral forms
Give our contact information to your patient:
14822 Main Street
Alachua, Florida 32615

(352) 462-9484

info@betterbeginningsfl.com

General Provider Referral Form Mommy & Baby Day Program Referral Form

Have questions about our specialization or model of care? Connect with us by either calling (352) 462-9484 or emailing us info@BetterBeginningsFL.com

What to expect at Better Beginnings

We are a one-of-a-kind destination for perinatal mental health and wellness serving Florida and the Southeast. We aim to partner with and serve our clients in a comfortable environment where you are able to explore challenging issues and understand your feelings and behaviors. We strive to help you gain insight, learn practical skills for coping and communicating and take steps towards achieving your goals.

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I'm ready to ask for help. What's next?

Mental illness during the time of fertility, pregnancy and after delivery are the #1 health complication of this timeframe. Best practices indicate the following:

Utilize validated screening tools such as the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) or PHQ9. Click to view (EPDS) and Click to view (PHQ9)
Couple screening with a conversation that includes something like, “The time during and after pregnancy and early parenthood can be difficult emotionally. We want to make sure to help support the parents we work with. How are you doing?”
Go ahead and send the referral to us. We have received feedback from clients that when left up to them alone, they are less likely to make the call until- and if- things get “really bad.”

We are happy to informally consult if a provider in your office has questions, please call us.

Mother & Baby Day Program

Better Beginnings is the only facility in the Southeastern U.S. dedicated to Mother/Baby partial hospitalization (PHP).

Counseling Services

We aim to partner with and serve our clients in a comfortable environment where you are able to explore challenging issues and understand your feelings and behaviors.

Infertility & Loss

Sometimes what is supposed to be the happiest time of your life is not. Perinatal loss describes loss at any stage of pregnancy, stillbirth or infancy. This includes when your baby has a life-limiting diagnosis.

Prenatal Preparation

Did you know mental health complications during this time are the #1 health issue?