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In Brief: Rural Behavioral Health: Telehealth Challenges and Opportunities

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This guide explores barriers to accessing substance use disorder and mental health treatment services in rural communities, and the benefits of telehealth for these communities. It assists practitioners with implementing telehealth technologies as a means to increase access to services.

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SMA16-4989
Publication Date
November 2016
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