TherapySafetyNet

Posted on November 20, 2007

As a private practitioner, I am not infrequently put in the difficult position of having to turn away otherwise suitable prospective patients who cannot afford my services.  As someone who has at various points in his life been unable to afford healthcare, I empathize with their plight, and wish that I could help everyone who needs it.

 

Of course I can’t, but I applaud any effort to help those with mental health issues get the help they need.  So, I’d like to give positive mention here to TherapySafetyNet.org, which has been getting some good “buzz” lately.  TherapySafetyNet was set up by Geoffrey Steinberg, Psy.D. to be a referral service for lower income folks who can’t afford the going rates for mental health care here in New York City.  While not exactly charity work, it does allow those of us who have some flexibility in our pricing to help at least some of those who otherwise could not afford our services. If you know of someone who might benefit, you might refer them to the website for more information.

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