Therapist Availability. Therapist’s office is equipped with a confidential voice mail system that allows Patient to leave a message at any time. Therapist will make every effort to return calls within 24 hours (or by the next business day), but cannot guarantee the calls will be returned immediately. Therapist is unable to provide 24-hour crisis service. In the event that Patient is feeling unsafe or requires immediate medical or psychiatric assistance, he/she should call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Therapist Availability. My office is equipped with a confidential voice mail system that allows you to leave a message at any time. I will make every effort to return calls within 24 hours, but I cannot guarantee calls will be returned immediately. I am unable to provide 24-hour crisis service. To speak with a crisis counselor you may call the 24 hour Suicide/Crisis Hotline at: (000) 000-0000. In the event that you are feeling unsafe or require immediate medical or psychiatric assistance, you should call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Therapist Availability. The confidential voice mail allows me to leave a message at any time by calling the number provided to me by my therapist. Therapist will make every effort to return calls within 24 hours (or by the next business day, but cannot guarantee the calls will be returned immediately.) Therapist is unable to provide 24-hour crisis service. In the event that I am feeling unsafe or require immediate medical or psychiatric assistance, I should call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Therapist Availability. Representative is welcome to phone patient’s therapist in between sessions. However, as a general rule, it is our belief that important issues are better addressed within regularly scheduled sessions. Representative may leave a message for patient’s therapist at any time on her confidential voicemail. If you wish your therapist to return your call, please be sure to leave your name and phone number(s), along with a brief message concerning the nature of your call. Therapist will make every effort to return calls within 24 hours (or by the next business day), but cannot guarantee the calls will be returned immediately. Non-urgent phone calls are returned during the therapist’s normal workdays within 24 hours. If you have an urgent need to speak with your therapist, please indicate that fact in your message and follow any instructions that are provided by your therapist’s voicemail. Therapist is unable to provide 24-hour crisis service. In the event of a medical or psychiatric emergency or emergency involving a threat to your safety or the safety of others, the patient should call 911 and request emergency assistance, or go to the nearest emergency room. You should be aware that your therapist is generally available to return phone calls within approximately 24-48 hours. Your therapist is not able to return phone calls after 7:00pm (PST) Your therapist is not available to return phone calls on Saturday. You should also be aware of the following resources that are available in the local community to assist individuals who are in crisis: Uplift Crisis Line-24 hours (000) 000-0000 Xxxx Xxxxxx Center-resource for teens (000) 000-0000 Next Door-resource for domestic violence (000) 000-0000 Other: 911 Internet policy Our concern for our clients regarding the use of the Internet to communicate, especially within social media sites, is the potential loss of privacy and blurring of the therapeutic relationship. For this reason, we try to minimize contact on the web with both current and former clients. Friending: We do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former clients on any social media site. We also don’t search for or “friend” our clients. Let’s meet and talk in person, or send personal emails, not through Facebook. Fanning and Business Review Sites: The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Ethics Code prohibits our soliciting testimonials from our clients. We can’t stop you from “liking” us, but you should be aware that if y...
Therapist Availability. Therapist’s office is equipped with a confidential voice mail system that allows Patient to leave a message at any time. Therapist will make every effort to return calls within 24 hours (or by the next business day), but cannot guarantee the calls will be returned immediately. Therapist is unable to provide 24-hour crisis service. In the event that Patient is feeling unsafe or requires immediate medical or psychiatric assistance, he/she should call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. You should also be aware of the following resources that are available in the local community to assist individuals who are in crisis: Crisis Hotline: (000) 000-0000 Domestic Violence Help: (000) 000-0000 Hospital: (000) 000-0000 Termination of Therapy The length of your treatment and the timing of the eventual termination of your treatment depend on the specifics of your treatment plan and the progress you achieve. It is a good idea to plan for your termination, in collaboration with your therapist. Your therapist will discuss a plan for termination with you as you ap- proach the completion of your treatment goals. You may discontinue therapy at any time. If you or your therapist determines that you are not benefiting from treatment, either of you may elect to initiate a discussion of your treatment alternatives. Treatment alterna- tives may include, among other possibilities, referral, changing your treatment plan, or terminating your ther- apy.
Therapist Availability. Should you require assistance outside of your appointment time, you may leave a message with the receptionist (000) 000-0000. If immediate assistance is required, consider calling the Klinic Crisis Line (000) 000-0000, the Mobile Crisis Unit (000) 000-0000, or going to the hospital. Fees: The fee for therapy sessions depends on the therapist you choose. Sessions are 50 minutes in length. Phone calls, letters, and other consultations will be negotiated at the clinician’s rate per 50 minutes. Short infrequent phone calls are included in this service. Cancellation Policy: Please provide at least 48 hours notice if you would like to cancel or reschedule a session; otherwise you will be responsible for the cancellation fee, which is 50% of standard rates. Please note that insurance companies often do not reimburse cancellation fees. Video-chat Sessions: Your therapist has access to an online platform which is both PHIA and PIPEDA compliant and we will endeavor to use this encrypted platform whenever possible. Moving forward, choosing to use alternate programs such as Skype, Google Hangouts, WhatsApp or similar platforms will imply informed consent to the inherent risks to confidentiality and security when using these systems. Insurance Information: Services provided by a therapist are sometimes covered by some insurance companies. Please check with your insurance plan to see if you have coverage. You will need to tell the insurance company your therapist’s professional designation and you can find this by checking the website or calling our office. Some insurance companies require a medical referral. You are also responsible for submitting your receipts to your insurance provider. Due to insurance policy, whomever is in the session must be on the receipt. It is up to you to verify with your provider what your coverage includes, how it pertains to you, your partner and children, and how the insurance company reimburses receipts with the relevant clients that will be listed on your receipt. Oakville Wellness Center complies with Manitoba Justice’s views on custody and provides service accordingly. Children under the age of 18 may require additional documents. In order to provide services to someone under the age of 18, these conditions must be met: ● Both biological parents must sign the guardian agreement ● If there is a separation or divorce, and one guardian states they have sole custody, primary care and control or joint custody and if both parents do not sig...
Therapist Availability. Therapist will make every effort to return calls within 24 hours (or by the next business day), but cannot guarantee the calls will be returned immediately. Therapist is unable to provide 24-hour crisis service. In the event that Patient is feeling unsafe or requires immediate medical or psychiatric assistance, he/she should call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Therapist Availability. Therapist’s office is equipped with a confidential voice mail system that allows Patient to leave a message at any time. Therapist will make every effort to return calls within 24 hours (or by the next business day), but cannot guarantee the calls will be returned immediately. Therapist is unable to provide 24-hour crisis service. In the event that Patient is feeling unsafe or requires immediate medical or psychiatric assistance, he/she should call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. Patient Litigation Therapist will not voluntarily participate in any litigation, or custody dispute in which Patient and another individual, or entity, are parties. Therapist has a policy of not communicating with Patient’s attorney and will generally not write or sign letters, reports, declarations, or affidavits to be used in Patient’s legal matter. Therapist will generally not provide records or testimony unless compelled to do so. Should Therapist be subpoenaed, or ordered by a court of law, to appear as a witness in an action involving Patient, Patient agrees to reimburse Therapist for any time spent for preparation, travel, or other time in which Therapist has made him/herself available for such an appearance at Therapist’s usual and customary hourly rate of $120.00.
Therapist Availability. Therapist’s office is equipped with a confidential voice mail system that allows Patient to leave a message at any time. Therapist will make every effort to return calls within 24 hours (or by the next business day), but cannot guarantee the calls will be returned immediately. Therapist is unable to provide 24-hour crisis service. In the event that the Patient is feeling unsafe or requires immediate medical or psychiatric assistance, he/she should call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. The emergency room closest to Real Life Therapy for mental health is assessment is: Heritage Oaks, 0000 Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000, (000) 000-0000. The closest medical emergency facility to my office is Xxxxxx General Hospital, 0000 X Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000, (000) 000-0000.
Therapist Availability. My office is equipped with a confidential voice mail system that allows a client to leave a message at any time. I will make every effort to return calls within 24 hours (or by the next business day), but cannot guarantee the calls will be returned immediately. I am unable to provide 24 hour crisis service. In the event that client is feeling unsafe or requires immediate medical or psychiatric assistance, he/she should call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. In the event of a non-life-threatening crisis please call me at 000-000-0000. Termination of Therapy: I reserve the right to terminate therapy at my discretion. Reasons for termination include, but are not limited to, untimely payment of fees, failure to comply with treatment recommendations, conflicts of interest, failure to participate in therapy, client needs are outside of my scope of competence or practice, or client is not making adequate progress in therapy. Client has the right to terminate therapy at his/her discretion. Upon either party’s decision to terminate therapy, I will generally recommend that client participate in at least one, or possibly more, termination sessions. These sessions are intended to facilitate a positive termination experience and give both parties an opportunity to reflect on the work that has been done. I will also attempt to ensure a smooth transition to another therapist by offering referrals to client. Acknowledgement: By signing below, client acknowledges that he/she has reviewed and fully understands the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Client has discussed such terms and conditions with Therapist, and has had any questions with regard to its terms and conditions answered to client’s satisfaction. Client agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of this Agreement and consents to participate in psychotherapy with Therapist. Moreover, client agrees to hold Therapist free and harmless from any claims, demands, or suits for damages from any injury or complications whatsoever, save negligence, that may result from such treatment. I, , have read this Informed Consent document, I understand it and agree to comply. Date:
