BRONX, NY – Students at Truman High School and across New York City now have FREE access to a new tool to connect with mental health counseling. “NYC Teenspace,” powered by Talkspace, is a $26-million dollar initiative to provide improved access for teens aged 13 to 17.
HOW IT WORKS
- NYC students aged 13 to 17 can gain access to Talkspace services in just a few steps.
- Visit talkspace.com/nyc from a computer or mobile device, and enter your birthdate and address to qualify.
- Answer a few questions about yourself and your preference for therapy
- Enter the email address of a parent or guardian, who will then receive an email to provide consent
- Students are typically matched to a therapist licensed in New York within 24 hours, based on factors such as what they’re struggling with and therapist specialty.
- Students will have access to one live video session per month and unlimited messaging therapy from their computer or smartphone. Therapists generally respond every day, five days per week.
- Students will also have access to online mental health exercises and interactive courses designed for teens through the Talkspace Go app.
To read more about the program, or see a list of frequently-asked questions, Click Here.