Website Disclaimer
Website Disclaimer
Bates Behavioral Health and Mental Wellness, LLC
Effective Date: September 29, 2026
The information provided on this website is intended for general educational and informational purposes only.
No Medical Advice
Content on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical or mental health condition and should not be considered individualized medical, psychiatric, psychological, or other professional healthcare advice.
Information on this website should not be used as a substitute for evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional who is familiar with your individual circumstances.
Do not start, stop, or change any medication or treatment based solely on information found on this website.
No Provider-Patient Relationship
Visiting this website, reading website content, submitting a contact form, sending an email, requesting an appointment, or communicating with Bates Behavioral Health and Mental Wellness through the website does not automatically establish a provider-patient relationship.
A provider-patient relationship is established only after the practice accepts you for care and the psychiatric provider completes an appropriate clinical evaluation or otherwise expressly agrees to provide treatment.
Submitting an appointment request does not guarantee acceptance as a patient or guarantee that a particular service or medication will be provided.
Emergency and Crisis Disclaimer
Bates Behavioral Health and Mental Wellness is an outpatient behavioral health practice and is not an emergency department, crisis-response service, or source of continuous emergency coverage.
This website, email, text messaging, online forms, scheduling requests, and routine electronic communications should not be used for emergencies or urgent psychiatric concerns.
If you are experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, believe you may harm yourself or someone else, or require immediate assistance:
Call 911
Go to the nearest emergency department
Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Do not wait for a response from Bates Behavioral Health and Mental Wellness in an emergency.
Medication Information
Any information on this website relating to psychiatric medications is general educational information only.
Medication selection, dosing, monitoring, risks, benefits, and treatment decisions depend on an individual's diagnosis, symptoms, medical history, current medications, laboratory results, examination findings, applicable laws, and other clinical considerations.
The discussion of a medication on this website does not mean that the medication is appropriate for every person or that Bates Behavioral Health and Mental Wellness will prescribe it.
Accuracy of Information
Bates Behavioral Health and Mental Wellness makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and useful information. However, medical standards, laws, regulations, clinical guidelines, insurance requirements, and available services may change.
We do not guarantee that all website information will always be complete, current, or applicable to every individual or situation.
External Links and Third-Party Resources
This website may contain links to third-party websites, professional organizations, healthcare resources, insurance companies, scheduling platforms, or other external services.
These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.
Bates Behavioral Health and Mental Wellness does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, accuracy, security, privacy practices, or services.
The inclusion of an external link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement.
Insurance and Payment Information
Any information provided on this website regarding insurance participation, fees, reimbursement, benefits, or payment is general information and is not a guarantee of insurance coverage or payment.
Insurance networks, benefits, deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and authorization requirements may change.
Patients should verify current benefits and network participation directly with their insurance company when applicable.
Telehealth
Telehealth services may be subject to state licensing requirements, clinical suitability, technology requirements, and other applicable laws and regulations.
Availability of telehealth services does not guarantee that telehealth is appropriate for every patient or condition.
The provider may recommend in-person evaluation, emergency treatment, or another level of care when clinically appropriate.
Limitation of Reliance
Use of this website and reliance on its general information is at your own discretion.
Bates Behavioral Health and Mental Wellness is not responsible for decisions made solely on the basis of general website content rather than individualized evaluation by an appropriate healthcare professional.
Privacy
Please review our separate Privacy Policy for information about website data and our Notice of Privacy Practices for information regarding protected health information and patient privacy rights.
Changes to This Disclaimer
Bates Behavioral Health and Mental Wellness may update this Website Disclaimer from time to time.
Any updated version will be posted on this website with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
For general questions about this website, please contact:
Bates Behavioral Health and Mental Wellness, LLC
Email: info@batesbehavioralhealth.com
Phone: (318) 871-7350