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Resources

Choosing a mental health provider who is best suited to meet your personal situation and needs can be challenging. Often it is best to begin your search based on which state you live in because licensed mental health professionals are limited by state law to practice only in states where they are licensed. However, there are exceptions to this rule, so we encourage you to contact the providers directly and inquire whether or not they can provide services to you.

 

Below are some sample questions that you may wish to ask to help determine if the provider will be a good fit for your situation.

  1. What is your area of expertise?

  2. What specific approach will you use to treat my issues?

  3. What if therapy doesn’t work?

  4. What is your education, license, and experience?

  5. If requested by me, will you consult with my priest or spiritual father? What if I don’t want you to talk to my priest?

  6. What happens if I run into you at church or a church event?

  7. What if we know the same people? Will this affect confidentiality? Will they know I’m coming to you for therapy?

  8. Are you open to praying with your clients?

  9. Do you take [name of insurance company/plan] insurance? What are your fees?

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Looking for assistance in finding a mental health service provider? The Volunteer Consultants at St. Verena Resource Ministry can help!

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Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

Directory of Orthodox Mental Health Providers

A directory of Orthodox Mental Health Professionals in the U.S. is provided and maintained by OCAMPR, a ministry of the Eastern Orthodox Church. We encourage you to contact the providers directly and inquire whether or not they can provide services to you.

Disclaimer

The contact information in this directory does not constitute an emergency and/or crisis support service. Email, text message, and/or voicemail are not suitable for emergency communication and/or situations. If you are experiencing a medical emergency or a mental health crisis and require immediate assistance, contact 911 or go to your nearest hospital/emergency room. For support concerning suicidal thoughts and/or other mental health crises, call the 24/7 Suicide Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) or text 'HOME' to 741741. Additional specialized crisis hotlines for specific needs may be found at MHA National Crisis Resources. Other support resources may be found in the NAMI National HelpLine Resource Directory.

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