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Managing Entities Gear Up for Active Hurricane

“Hurricane preparedness starts with the essentials, like water and food, but it should also include knowing how to take care of your mental health in the wake of a disaster,” said Florida Association of Managing Entities CEO Natalie Kelly. “Behavioral health care providers in Florida have emergency preparedness plans so they can continue to provide services to existing clients and meet the needs of disaster survivors who need mental health services.”

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Telehealth video conferencing demand explodes for North Carolina provider

Another area in critical need for telehealth services is jails, as the long distances required for jail staff and inmates to travel for in-person treatment sessions made access limited. LTI, in partnership with Big Bend Community Based Care, a health care network based in Tallahassee, Florida, provided telehealth kiosks for use in five rural county jails in North Florida. The kiosks allow inmates to receive an assessment upon intake into the jail and continued treatment during their incarceration.

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