A new Military OneSource rule allows military kids and teenagers to access free non-medical counseling via telehealth as an alternative to in-person visits. The change is aimed at helping kids start or keep up with their mental health appointments during novel coronavirus-related lockdowns. In the past, telehealth was available only to adult users of the Military OneSource. Users under 18 were previously limited to in-person support. Military OneSource will offer non-medical counseling video sessions for children and youth who may feel overwhelmed by the COVID-19 outbreak," the announcement states. DoD officials are looking to the counseling appointments and other resources offered through Military OneSource to help military families cope with the ongoing uncertainty during the pandemic. The change comes just ahead of the annual Month of the Military Child in April, Full eligibility rules can be seen on the Military OneSource website.
(Source: Military.com 03/25/20) https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/03/25/military-kids-teens-can-now-access-free-telehealth-counseling.html
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