Behavioral Health
Psychiatry • Provincetown, MA • Since 1987
About
Outer Cape Health Services (OCHS) is a nonprofit health system serving Cape Cod with three community health centers (Provincetown, Wellfleet, Harwich) and associated services. It offers comprehensive behavioral health programs alongside primary care, pharmacy, WIC, insurance enrollment assistance, and more. OCHS emphasizes low- or no-cost access, serving nearly 17,000 patients annually, and operates in Provincetown, Wellfleet, and Harwich with multiple site locations and telehealth options. Key behavioral health roles include Directors (e.g., Director of Behavioral Health), licensed clinicians, and community resource navigators. OCHS is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centers and collaborates with Cape Cod Healthcare. If your focus is Behavioral Health in Provincetown, OCHS provides local behavioral health services through its Provincetown site and related staff, with programs and careers listed among its leadership and clinical roles.
Clinic Type
Psychiatry
Address
Provincetown Clinic, Outer Cape Health Services, Provincetown, MA
Phone
(508) 432-1400
recruitment@outercape.org
Opening Hours
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Telehealth
Available (per extracted extras, telehealth page linked)
Emergency Care
In the event of a mental health emergency, call 988
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are offered by Outer Cape Health Services' Behavioral Health department?
We offer a wide range of psychiatric services with board-certified/board-eligible psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners providing psychiatric evaluations/consultations for children, adolescents, and adults, and the ability to prescribe medication.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Aggregated): 4.2 out of 5 stars (198 reviews)
Patients praise
- High quality of clinical care once seen by providers
- Compassionate and helpful experiences with specific doctors and staff members
- Efforts to improve access through new outreach and bridge-counseling programs
- Clean and professional facilities reported by some visitors
Common complaints
- Significant difficulty with phone systems and scheduling
- Long wait times for behavioral health and long-term care appointments
- Occasional reports of poor communication or lack of compassion at front desks
- Frustration with cancellations and dropped referrals
- Systemic shortages of mental health clinicians on the Outer Cape
"Interviews with Jefferson and five other patients at OCHS revealed a few common themes: appointments that are canceled at the last minute, referrals to specialists that languish, and extreme difficulty getting answers over the phone."
— The Provincetown Independent"A big thanks to my Dr. Paul Fader. A week ago I went to Outer Cape due to AFIB. The staff and the doctor were most helpful... He is an amazing doctor. I an so lucky to have him as my PCP."
— Birdeye/Google ReviewerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- In Provincetown, a Heightened Focus on Mental Health - The Provincetown Independent — Sep 10, 2025
- Outer Cape Health Services urges residents to protect their mental health during the holiday season - CapeCod.com — Dec 17, 2025
- Provincetown to Have Methadone Clinic Starting November 1 - The Provincetown Independent — Oct 1, 2025
- New mental health resource program launched on Lower and Outer Cape — Sep 9, 2025
- Federal Rule Forces Difficult Change, But OCHS Commitment to LGBTQ+ Community Endures - Outer Cape Health Services — Oct 27, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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