Help is available when you need and where you need it!
Reasons tele-health may be a good fit for you:
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Transportation
including access, costs for transit and/or parking, vehicle dependability
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Convenience
available when you are available—even during lunch hour
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Caregiver Responsibilities
including childcare, partner care, and eldercare
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Accessibility
including physical limitations, mental health limitations
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Work/Life Balance
asking for time off work can be a challenge
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Comfort
therapy is delivered in the comfort of your home – when and where you need it
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Weather
weather is either unpredictable — who wants to commute
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Privacy
no waiting room encounters
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Safety
ideal for victims of intimate partner violence or other safety concerns
When tele-health is not appropriate
Despite the benefits of utilizing tele-health, there are certain situations when tele-health may not be appropriate, these include:
- Complex mental health diagnoses; i.e., visual and/or auditory hallucinations, active substance use, recent suicidal or homicidal thoughts
- Those 12 years old or younger
- Those with poor Internet connection