Ketamine Treatment
About Ketamine
What is Ketamine used for?
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that, when used at subanesthetic dosages, helps relieve symptoms of depression, anxiety and PTSD via its effect on NMDA receptors and neuroplasticity. This medication is not FDA approved for treatment of psychiatric conditions, but it has been used off-label with great success for several years.
Ketamine Consultation Form
How can I learn more about Ketamine services?
Schedule a free 15 minute consultation with a provider at Desert Foothills Mental Health (Note: this is a very relaxed call so please do not feel nervous!). Just complete the Ketamine Consultation form above. 👆
Do I have to schedule a consultation appointment?
Yes, anyone interested in receiving Ketamine services (whether they have received them elsewhere or not) is required to have a consultation. Only after this will you be able to receive the Ketamine specific forms to proceed with registration. Just complete the Ketamine Consultation form above. 👆
How long does it take to register for Ketamine Services?
Ketamine Registration is a 3-step process after having your consultation call. There are 3 pieces of paperwork that you will have to fill out (which shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes total). Depending on how quickly you submit the paperwork, you can complete registration in less than 24 hours after your consultation call!
How long is Ketamine treatment?
Ketamine administration schedule is 2-3 weeks on and 1-3 weeks off
Will I be restarted on my previous dose of Ketamine if I have received treatment elsewhere before?
It depends. Dosage is specific to route of administration, formulation type etc., so your dose could be different from what you were on previously. At your evaluation, your provider will determine your safe, patient-specific dose range, and the medication will be titrated as needed for effectiveness.
How much does Ketamine services cost?
Ketamine Initiation (Required):
$600 1 month (includes 60 minute intake appt and 6 treatments)
If you have insurance we can charge insurance for your intake appt but insurance does not cover the ketamine $300 monthly service
Ketamine Maintenance Membership: $300/month
Ketamine Prescriptions: paid directly to pharmacy $50-$75 depending on what pharmacy charges
What’s included in the Ketamine cost?
1 x 1-hr Psychiatric Evaluation Session
1 x 15-minute Pre-Induction Session
1 x 10-minute Post-Induction Session
What's included in the Ketamine Maintenance Membership?
Monthly 30-minute Follow-Up visit for Ketamine maintenance.
How many open slots are there for new members each month?
In order to provide the highest quality care to our members, we have limited the number of patients we will accept for Ketamine services monthly. This allows for proper onboarding and monitoring of new and current Ketamine clients. When there are no open slots for Ketamine Membership, you can be put on the waiting list for soonest availability.
Ketamine Registration Process
Schedule a free Ketamine Consultation above to learn more about this service.
After your consultation, your provider will send you a link to complete the Eligibility Form.
Once your eligibility form is reviewed and approved, you will receive an e-mail letting you know to proceed with completing the New Client Paperwork and you will also receive the link to complete Informed Consent / Treatment Agreement Paperwork
After Informed Consent is received, you will be able to sign up for your Ketamine package.
Finally you will book your Ketamine Evaluation Session which will be focused on setting goals for treatment, establishing your medication schedule, and setting up your follow-up appointments.