Is Telehealth for Me?

To participate in telehealth appointments, it is necessary to have the following:

A device equipped with audio and video capabilities.

Access to the internet.

A private, quiet location free of distractions.

Telehealth presents several benefits worth considering:

It proves particularly valuable when in-person healthcare is difficult or inconvenient for you.

If you encounter mobility issues, transportation limitations, or have a demanding schedule that hampers your ability to visit a healthcare provider in person, telehealth offers a viable alternative.

It serves as a cost-effective and convenient method of receiving care for chronic conditions.

Telehealth can be particularly advantageous if you face challenges related to conditions such as immuno-deficiency or social anxiety, which make attending in-person appointments difficult.

Furthermore, it provides a confidential and discreet mode of care that surpasses what an in-person appointment can offer.

Telehealth Limitations: Telehealth has benefits and limitations. Treatment decisions, including medications, are based on clinical evaluation and medical necessity and are not guaranteed.

We proudly offer psychiatric Services ages 5 & up: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, Washington, Wisconsin, & Wyoming. Physical health services 5 & up to: Alaska, Florida, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, & Washington

While we strive to deliver comprehensive care, please note that Balance Psychiatric Services is unable to provide telehealth care for:

Emergency or life-threatening conditions.

New onset of suicidal thoughts or suicidal thoughts with a plan.

Telehealth Safety & Eligibility (New Patients): Balance Psychiatric Services provides outpatient, non-emergent care via telehealth. We do not provide emergency or crisis services. To prioritize safety and quality care, we do not accept new patients who are actively suicidal, have active suicidal intent or plan, or who have been hospitalized for a suicide attempt within the past month. If telehealth is not clinically appropriate or if an in-person evaluation is legally required for a specific treatment, we will inform you and provide referral options to appropriate local resources.