Virginia Telemental Health Initiative

To meet the needs of patients referred by participating free and charitable clinics, VTMHI is seeking licensed and pre-licensed mental health providers with experience serving bilingual populations, especially Spanish-speaking individuals. Register for an April info session to learn more about volunteer opportunities and program requirements. https://lnkd.in/e8akrrdm . . #Volunteer #TelementalHealth #Virginia #Teletherapy #SpanishSpeaking #SpanishMentalHealth

Part of VTMHI's mission is to fortify the mental health workforce by dismantling barriers to licensure. Here's how: . . #MentalHealthShortage #Therapy #MentalHealthWorkforce #MentalHealth

According to the Health Resources & Services Administration, 100% of Virginia’s localities are experiencing shortages of mental health professionals. VTMHI was created to expand access to mental health services for ALL Virginians in need, and to strengthen the mental health workforce by dismantling barriers to licensure. Click here to learn more. https://lnkd.in/eziPATxu . . #MentalHealthShortage #Therapy #MentalHealthWorkforce #MentalHealth

VTMHI currently partners with 28 free and charitable clinics at 30 locations and mobile units across Virginia. This year, our goal is to increase our clinic partners to 35. If your clinic is a member of the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics and is interested in becoming a referring partner, visit https://lnkd.in/dhVpuWnj . . #VirginiaFreeClinic #FreeClinics #Teletherapy

We're grateful for our volunteer providers, like Alexander, who lead with empathy and compassion when serving patients. . . #TelementalHealth #Virginia #Teletherapy #Volunteer #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters

If you couldn't make it to our volunteer info sessions in February, you're in luck! Join us for one of our virtual info sessions in April to learn more about how you can help expand mental health services as a volunteer with VTMHI. https://lnkd.in/eU6PmznE . . #TelementalHealth #Virginia #Teletherapy #Volunteer #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters

Last year, VTMHI reached several exciting milestones, including being established as the nation's first-ever statewide virtual free clinic. Click here to learn more about VTMHI's impact in 2024. https://lnkd.in/e_exzXfs . . #MentalHealth #VirtualClinic #VirtualTherapy #ImpactReport #Teletherapy #FreeClinic

Whether you work in mental health care or are passionate about expanding access to services for vulnerable Virginians, you can help VTMHI grow in 2025 and beyond by staying informed on our program updates, needs, and announcements. Sign for our monthly newsletter here! https://lnkd.in/eYi_4x-U . . #MentalHealthAccess #MentalHealth #Teletherapy #VirtualCare

We're thrilled to hear from clinic partners who have been able to connect bilingual patients with teletherapy services in their language. If you're a licensed or pre-licensed mental health provider with experience serving bilingual patients, we hope you consider volunteering with VTMHI! . . #VirginiaFreeClinic #TelementalHealth #Virginia #Teletherapy #SpanishSpeaking #Bilingual

During Black History Month - and year-round - join us in uplifting resources and organizations that are supporting the health and well-being of Black and African American communities. Here are a few that are making a difference: -The Boris L Henson Foundation is changing the perception of mental illness in the African American community by encouraging people to get the help they need. -Therapy For Black Girls is an online space encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls as well as a referral tool to find a therapist in your area. -Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM) is a training, movement-building, and grant-making organization dedicated to the healing, wellness, and liberation of Black communities. Visit Mental Health America for more organizations breaking down barriers for Black mental health. https://lnkd.in/gamQmaj . . #BlackHistoryMonth #MentalHealth #BlackMentalHealth #MentalHealthforAll