As mental health challenges continue to grow, the demand for trained counselors who can effectively support patients is rising. A leading university in the Western United States is addressing this issue by incorporating Intelligent Video Solutions’ (IVS) portable ROAM Carts to enhance its counseling department.
The Challenge: Flexibility and Economic Contraints
The university’s counseling department faced significant hurdles due to economic constraints and a lack of a permanent office or facility. With no fixed locations or infrastructure to install necessary resources, the department was struggling to deliver consistent, high-quality mental health services.
The VALT Solution: Flexibility, Mobility, and Expertise
Recognizing the need for adaptable solutions, the university turned to IVS’s ROAM Carts. These portable carts enable a "make my office anywhere" approach, allowing counseling sessions to be conducted, recorded, and reviewed across campus—whether in temporary spaces or mobile locations. The department now benefits from:
- Increased Accessibility: The flexibility of multiple ROAM Carts ensures counseling services are available wherever needed.
- Efficient Debriefing: Recorded sessions allow for case-by-case review, making the refinement of counseling techniques more effective for students.
The Need for Change: Why VALT?
The university selected IVS for its ability to:
- Provide Immediate, Accessible Counseling Services Across Campus: ROAM Carts allow counseling and training sessions to take place anywhere, improving accessibility.
- Offer Flexible Scheduling and Locations: Without the limitations of a fixed office, counselors can adjust schedules and locations to better meet patient needs.
- Facilitate Hands-On Experience in a Supervised Setting: As the demand for trained counselors grows, VALT enables future therapists to gain real-world experience while being supervised through recorded sessions, ensuring they are well-prepared for professional practice.
Looking to the Future: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis
As mental health issues continue to rise, having trained counselors available to support students is more important than ever. By adopting VALT with the ROAM carts, this University in Utah is not just addressing the immediate need for counseling services, but is also preparing the next generation of counselors for success. This system empowers students to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact in the mental health field.
Through flexible, mobile solutions like ROAM portable, the university is proving that even in times of economic challenges and space limitations, innovation can provide the necessary tools to support mental health education and counseling.
If you're facing similar challenges at your institution and are interested in learning how VALT can improve your counseling services, visit ipivs.com today.
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