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AzPA has compiled these resources for educational purposes. AzPA is in no way endorsing any particular organization, nor are we making specific recommendations for your personal or professional actions.

• APA Statement: We recognize that due to COVID-19 many psychologists are rapidly moving to deliver professional services through telehealth.  APA is here to support you during this emergency and developing resources for practice, and to advocate for telehealth access and reimbursement.
• Informed Consent Telepsychology checklist.  (For use in your clinical record.  Please add your own letterhead.)
• Office & Technology Preparation Checklist.  (For reference to prepare your office and practice for telehealth.)
• Comparing the latest telehealth solutions
• COVID-19 and psychology services: How to protect your patients and your practice
• Advice for Psychology Supervisors and Trainees on Caring for Patients During the COVID-19 Crisis
• Education FAQ
• APA Accreditation COVID-19 Updates
• APA Wellness Webinars
• Small Business Loan Assistance
• Managing Your Student Loans During COVID-19
• APA Practice Information Hub
• Provider Well-being in a Pandemic
• COVID-19: When is it OK to Resume In-Person Services?

If you are considering providing teleservices to a patient in another state, please reach out to the licensing board for that particular state for the most accurate and up to date information. 

• HIPPA Compliant Platforms
• • Zoom
  • thera-LINK
  • doxy.me
• APA Review of HIPPA Compliant Platforms
  

• Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners Psychology Rules :

• • R4-26-109. General Provisions Regarding Telepractice
  • R4-26-110. Providing Psychological Service by Telepractice
  • R4-26-111. Providing Supervision through Telepractice

• How to make the most of telepsychology and steer clear of pitfalls

• Telehealth Service Requirements

• Becoming Leaders in Telehealth By Jared L. Skillings, PhD, ABPP

• Coronavirus and Telehealth FAQs provided by American Professional Agency

• Coronavirus and Telehealth Resources provided by American Professional Agency

• Sample Informed Consent for Telepsychology (Pre March 2020)

• Telemental Health Checklist created by Dr. Mary Alvord

• Telehealth Tips and Tricks by Dr. Mark Rohde

• Staying Connected Through Telepractice provided by Pearson

• World Health Organization (WHO) daily updates on the status of COVID-19
• The Centers for Disease Control
• Arizona Department of Health Services
• Arizona Together
• Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce

• Is it COVID-19, Flu, Cold or Allergies Symptom Chart provided by Meadows Behavioral Healthcare
• Remember that it is normal to feel sad, confused or anxious during a crisis. Click here to Find a Psychologist if you wish to seek professional help.
• CDC Recommendations for Cloth Face Covers
• Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) Coronavirus Resource Page
• FEMA Civil Rights Bulletin
• Roadmap to Recovery: A Public Health Guide for Governors by the National Governors Association

• Arizona Hotlines

  • Arizona State COVID-19 Hotline: 2-1-1
  • Arizona Statewide Crisis Hotline: 1-844-534-4673 (HOPE)
    or text 4HOPE (44673)
  • Central Arizona Crisis Hotline: 602-222-9444 OR 1-800-631-1314
  • Northern Arizona Crisis Hotline: 877-756-4090
  • Southern Arizona Crisis Hotline: 520-622-6000
  • Text Telephone (TTY): 1-800-327-9254
  • National Crisis Textline: text "HELP" to 741-741
  • Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
  • Child Abuse Hotline: 1-888-767-2445
  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
  • Veteran's Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 press 1
  • National Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990

• Guidance for Practitioners provided by the Trust
• Becoming Leaders in Telehealth By Jared L. Skillings, PhD, ABPP
• Relief for Small Businesses provided by Furst & Associates
• Template Letter to Patients
• Telehealth Service Requirements
• Resource Guide by National Register
• Coping With the COVID-19 Crisis: Tips for Administrators and Crisis Teams by the National Association of School Psychologists
• COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Crisis Counseling
• Sample Informed Consent for Returning to In-person Services
• Factors to Consider in Reopening In-person Psychological Services During the COVID-19 Crisis

• #StopTheSpread: A Patient Guide to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• Stay Calm. Stay Alert. Responding to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Physicians and Patients
• Is it COVID-19, Flu, Cold or Allergies Symptom Chart provided by Meadows Behavioral Healthcare
• Virtual Recovery Resources provided by SAMHSA

• Parenting During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• A Four-Step Guide to 'Quarantine Parenting' by Dr. Michael Redivo
• How to talk to and support your children/teens/young adults regarding COVID-19
• Talking to Children About COVID-19
• Resources for Families
• At Home Activities for Kids

• Arizona Department of Health Services
• Maricopa County: You can complete a screening form here: https://gis.maricopa.gov/covid19/vaccine/prescreen
• Pima County: Priority is being given to those who work in facilities where direct in-person care is provided to patients with confirmed covid and who interact with patients indoors or in enclosed spaces for more than 15 minutes at a time.  If you fit this description and you work for one of these employers, reach out to your employer: https://webcms.pima.gov/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6/File/Health/COVID-19/Vaccine/Qualified%20Registered%20Agencies.pdf
• Coconino County: The county is coordinating directly with employers in healthcare, long-term care, etc., so if you work for an organization you should reach out to your employer. If you’re self-employed, you can email covidvaccination@coconino.az.gov. For more info: https://www.coconino.az.gov/2547/Vaccine-Info

• Telepsychology Best Practice 101 presented by APA and Dr. Marlene Maheu
• A Practical Guide to Providing Telepsychology with Minimal Risk provided by the National Register
• On-demand Telepsychology Webinars provided by the Trust
• Virtual Webinars provided by the Trust
• Telehealth Community Chats provided by the Trust
• Risk Management Roundtables provided by the Trust