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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.

Pub id: SMA16-4989
Publication Date: 11/2016
Last Reviewed: 11/04/2016
Popularity: Not ranked
Format: Resource Guide
Audience: Prevention Professionals, Professional Care Providers, Program Planners, Administrators, & Project Managers, Public Health Professionals
Series: In Brief
Population Group: People with Mental Health Problems as Population Group, People with Alcohol Use or Abuse Problems as Population Group, People with Substance Use or Abuse Problems as Population Group, Rural Populations

Tags: Mental Illness Substance Abuse Cultural Competence Practice Guidelines Access to Care External Communication & Cooperation Process Improvement Technology Implementation

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