In the wake of the outbreak of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), we have observed a crisis that has a significant impact on low wage workers throughout the Tampa Bay region.

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COVID-19 has revealed many vulnerabilities, but the risk to the hourly workforce has been most apparent.  Experts and federal agencies warn that depression, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, and suicide are on the rise.

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As a solution to this problem, Project LINK developed a telehealth program titled 'eMergU' Telehealth to combat it in the Tampa Bay area.

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eMergU Telehealth is an online teletherapy platform that can be accessed via smartphone, tablet, or desktop and provides no-cost mental healthcare services to Tampa Bay area workers and their families.

 

eMergU Telehealth provides HIPAA-compliant video sessions, voice calls, live chats, and messages.

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The purpose of this program is to provide assistance to residents of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties who may be experiencing stressors, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, and other difficulties related to COVID 19.

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In the case of individuals seeking counseling, they may visit www.emergu.org, complete a brief assessment, and will be assigned a licensed counselor within 24 hours who will help them set goals and work through their mental health and life challenges.

 

There is no charge for the first three sessions offered to patients.

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It is possible for individuals to continue with their counselor at their own expense after completing three sessions.​

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For more information, go to www.emergu.org