Telehealth for Addiction Treatment

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have re-energized our already popular Telehealth services. We adapted and updated our service model to align with the global effort of providing quality care without in person visits minimizing the number of non-essential visits to hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Telehealth is not just healthcare provided over the phone, but the use of virtual technology and electronic communications in place of, or in addition to, traditional healthcare services.

In a rehabilitation setting, telehealth can be extremely useful, and prove to be an excellent alternative to in person meetings for those with a busy schedule, for anyone worried about discretion, as well as those suffering from anxiety who would be more comfortable at home.

Telehealth is a useful tool in continuing the recovery process from mental health disorders, a substance use disorder, or alcohol use disorder. With the guidelines and restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic constantly changing, telehealth gives clients comfort in knowing that their health services will not be affected by updated restrictions.

People who may benefit from telehealth services:

Are too busy

They might maintain steady employment, or have children, or have additional responsibilities that result in them having limitations to their time, their means, or their inclination to commute to in person healthcare services.

Value convenience

Telehealth is designed to allow people to receive the treatment they deserve from the comfort of their own homes. Help is only as far as the click of a button or the touch of a screen.

Value their recovery

Whether it’s an issue of mental health, substance use disorder, or alcohol use disorder, those who use telehealth must be willing to make the effort to propel their recovery journey forward.

Although this is not a prerequisite, it helps to have received in-person treatment, specifically with problems related to addiction. It is recommended to use telehealth as a next step in the ongoing recovery process, as a means of continuing rehabilitation without in-person meetings.