Mental Health Provider ListIn the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we know the need for mental health services will be critical in the weeks, months, and years to come. As the immediate physical needs of those affected are being addressed, the next phase of relief will involve ongoing emotional and psychological support for those impacted. To help meet this need, the North Carolina Psychiatric Association in conjunction with the NC Psychological Association, the National Association for Social Workers North Carolina, the National Register of Health Service Psychologists, and the NC Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, have compiled a list of mental health providers willing to offer free or sliding-scale fees for individuals affected by the hurricane.
Mental Health Provider List
Terms and Conditions This referral list will assist you in locating qualified mental health provider that offers pro bono and/ reduced fees for those affected by Hurricane Helene. May need to contact and speak with several providers to determine which one is the best before making an appointment. When you meet with the provider you have chosen, an interactive process will begin to identify and define the issues you are experiencing and the situation in which it arises. Providers are expected to provide a confidential, safe environment for you or your family to work through the issues necessary to solve the problem. Mental health providers are highly trained professionals who focus on human behavior, mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment, and behavior change. Mental health providers on this must be licensed by the state or jurisdiction in which they practice. Licensure laws are intended to protect the public by limiting licensure to those persons qualified to practice of the respective professions defined by state law. In North Carolina, the renewal of the respective licenses requires continuing education in most cases. Members of the North Carolina Psychological Association, North Carolina Psychiatric Association, National Association of Social Workers North Carolina, North Carolina Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and National Register of Health Psychologists are also expected to adhere to their field’s respective codes of professional ethics. Specific Disclaimer Use of this Referral List to locate a provider is voluntary and will not result in any liability against any of the North Carolina Psychological Association, North Carolina Psychiatric Association, National Association of Social Workers North Carolina, North Carolina Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and National Register of Health Psychologists. In no event shall the North Carolina Psychological Association, North Carolina Psychiatric Association, National Association of Social Workers North Carolina, North Carolina Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and National Register of Health Psychologists be liable for damages to any user of the Referral list for the selection of a provider, for the services provided by any provider listed herein, or for any other damages which may occur. North Carolina Psychological Association, North Carolina Psychiatric Association, National Association of Social Workers North Carolina, North Carolina Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and National Register of Health Psychologists cannot and do not provide any warranties related to the information provided by a mental health professional listed. |