BURNABY,
BC, July 3, 2024 /CNW/ - The Association of
Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC), the professional
association representing all four nursing designations, and Advica
Health a Canadian-based health navigation company that
provides comprehensive virtual
health-care services through
nurse navigators, registered mental health providers and
health specialists, are pleased to announce an expansion of
services for BC nurses.
As
a result of funding from the Ministry
of Health, Advica
Health and NNPBC formally launched mental
health services for nurses in September
2023.
Based on the acuity of need and with a deep appreciation for the
complexity of mental health care, NNPBC and Advica Health have
worked collaboratively to expand services as of July 1, 2024.
New and expanded services include:
- 24/7 bilingual crisis line answered by a masters-level
clinician within minutes for immediate support
- Virtual counseling appointments scheduled typically within the
next day at a preferred rate of $90/hr
- One-hour complimentary therapy
- Access to a diverse network of therapists in multiple
languages, with distinct specialties, approaches, designations, and
backgrounds
- Self-led Internet-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy (iCBT)
access via lessons, skill-based exercises, and programs proven to
help users reduce and manage symptoms of anxiety and
depression
- Collaborative Care Program for complex needs that require an
interprofessional diagnostic team
"We have been privileged to work with the Advica Health team in
really understanding the needs of nurses and adapting our program
to meet those needs. We have expanded the reach of the Advica
Health program to include the Collaborative Care Program and one
hour of complimentary therapy to name just a couple of new
additions. Our focus has been on supporting nursing professionals
and ensuring that we have the best level of just in time,
confidential and professional services possible.", noted
Sherri Kensall, NNPBC Board Chair
As
Joe Barak, Vice-Chairman Advica Health notes:
"It's important to us to ensure that we are consistently reviewing
our service to offer the best possible options for BC nurses.
Working collaboratively with NNPBC has allowed us to be nimble and
focused on how we can help and how we can continue to provide the
highest service level for BC nurses."
NNPBC and Advica Health look forward to continuing to serve BC's
nursing professionals.
SOURCE NNPBC