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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Publication Details
Audience(s):
Prevention Professionals, Professional Care Providers, Program Planners, Administrators, & Project Managers, Public Health Professionals
Population Group(s):
People with Alcohol Use or Abuse Problems as Population Group, People with Mental Health Problems as Population Group, People with Substance Use or Abuse Problems as Population Group, Rural Populations
Series:
In Brief
Tags:
Access to Care, Cultural Competence, External Communication & Cooperation, Mental Illness, Practice Guidelines, Process Improvement, Substance Abuse, Technology Implementation

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SMA16-4989

Publication Date:

11/2016

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Resource Guide

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