Access to addiction services easier with free tablet provided by Burlington health team
Published February 11, 2022 at 12:15 pm
The Burlington chapter of the Ontario Health Team is reaching out to vulnerable people in the community to help them access mental health resources.
The Mental Health & Addictions Virtual Care Library offers a connection to many online resources in Burlington.
It is helping bridge the gap between resources and people who don’t have the access to technology or know-how.
The virtual care library is available to anyone with mental health and addiction concerns, either through a self-referral or by a healthcare or service provider.
Participants receive a short-term tablet loan (up to three months) to help increase access to online resources and services related to mental health, addictions and wellness.
The table can be used in a variety of ways:
Videos
- Access many educational materials on mental health, addiction, or wellness
- Attend virtual appointments or programming
- The tablet will be pre-loaded with a catalogue listing mental health, addiction, and wellness resources that you may be interested in
- Easy to use, confidential and free
- No technology skills necessary
- No internet needed, device includes a Wi-fi sim card
- Full training – after sign up, you will be paired with a systemnNavigator who will show you how to use the device and find resources
- Your information will be kept private
If you’re interested in signing up, ask your doctor or mental health or addictions care provider for a referral to the Mental Health & Addictions Virtual Care Library provided by Burlington Ontario Health Team.
You can also call the intake line at 289-208-9619 to self-refer.
For more information, call the intake line to speak to a system navigator or email [email protected].
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