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Why Telehealth? A message from our lead therapist
Our number one concern has always been to protect the health of our clients and our staff. I feel very thankful and proud that Lakes Center was able to adapt so quickly to telehealth appointments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the closing our offices to the public and making the temporary shift to telehealth, I worried about what that might look like. What it would that shift mean for our clients and the quality of care they received?
I have found it to be an incredibly positive experience during this uncertain time. I appreciate the therapeutic nature and the effectiveness of telehealth sessions. For some clients, we have notice less fear as telehealth allows clients to be in a familiar place where they may be most comfortable, removing some barriers that may make in-office therapy difficult. We are experiencing a time of heightened anxiety and stress, and we want you to know that we continue to be here for you.
If clients haven’t checked out our secure telehealth video sessions yet, I would encourage them to give it a try! It is simple and we are thrilled with how it has allowed our clients to access care during this unpredictable time.
Ready to schedule an appointment? Give us a call at 612-405-0299
We are in unprecedented times. It is difficult to imagine how COVID-19 has impacted so many segments of our community, country and world.
Our programming at Lakes Center has been shifted as many other businesses. In summary, Youth First, Tried and True, Career Launch, and Bingo/Pull tabs (charitable gambling) are suspended because of the closures of schools and Running Aces. Intervention and counseling continue to serve clients via telehealth appointments. This is extremely critical to our youth and families. Mental health services were critical before COVID-19 and are even more so now with the many challenges and serious situations we are facing. Kudos to our staff for moving from in-person intervention and counseling appointments to telehealth within 48 hours!
Financially, we have applied for the Paycheck Protection Program through the CARES Act, emergency grants, and emergency lines of credit. The most impactful financial hit for Lakes Center was the closure of Running Aces and therefore the closure of charitable gambling which is our largest, most consistent source of revenue each month. At a minimum, it provides $10,000 net per month.
Many people and institutions are in need of assistance. Many of you have asked what assistance do we, at Lakes Center, need. There are two things, at the moment, that would support us in our work within the community:
*Encourage anyone who feels they could use support through an appointment with one of our counselors to seek help with us or another mental health provider. To schedule an appointment at Lakes Center contact receptionist@lc4yf.org or 612-405-0299.
*If you are able, consider supporting us through a financial donation on this page or a donation from our Wish List