Delivering compassionate psychiatric and substance use care. Kimberley Lee, from MiraVista Behavioral Health CenterDelivering compassionate psychiatric and substance use care. Kimberley Lee, from MiraVista Behavioral Health Center
Healing Voices Project: Sharing Stories of Addiction, Grief, Recovery and Courage.
Delivering compassionate psychiatric and substance use care. Kimberley Lee, Chief of Creative Strategy and Development at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center discusses treatment options at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in West Springfield, MA www.miravistabhc.care www.healingvoicesproject.org
32:41•12 Sept 2025
Delivering Compassionate Care: A Chat with Kimberley Lee
Episode Overview
- MiraVista offers direct admissions for psychiatric care, eliminating the need for emergency department visits.
- The facility provides both inpatient psychiatric care and outpatient substance use treatment.
- Collaborations with community organisations enhance support for adolescent mental health.
- MiraVista emphasises reducing stigma and increasing awareness around mental health treatment.
- Aftercare planning begins on day one to ensure successful reintegration post-treatment.
“"It's not beds, it's people. And they deserve somebody who's going to be respectful and responsive."”
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Join Mike Tourville as he chats with Kimberley Lee, the Chief of Creative Strategy and Development at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center. Kimberley shares her extensive experience in behavioural health and community engagement, shedding light on how MiraVista provides compassionate psychiatric and substance use care. With over 20 years in the field, Kimberley has championed initiatives to break down barriers, reduce stigma, and increase access to mental health services.
You'll hear about MiraVista's innovative direct admissions process, which allows patients to bypass the emergency department and receive immediate care. Kimberley also discusses the importance of collaboration with community organisations and schools to support adolescent mental health. The conversation touches on the challenges of overcoming stigma and fear associated with seeking psychiatric treatment, highlighting how MiraVista is making strides in providing a warm and welcoming environment for patients.
Whether you're curious about the latest treatment options or the importance of community support in recovery, this episode offers valuable insights into how MiraVista is expanding its services to meet the growing needs of patients across New England. Ready to learn more about how mental health care can be transformed? Dive into this engaging discussion and find out how you can make a difference.

Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!
More From This Show
The latest episodes from the same podcast.
Related Episodes
Similar episodes from other shows in the catalogue.
