COVID-19 Precautions at ACC
As we continue to hear news about the coronavirus (COVID-19), we wanted to let you know how we are responding at this time. We have been monitoring the situation and considering the recommendations from the experts. In response to this fluid situation, we wanted to inform you of our internal efforts at Anchor Counseling Centers. We also want to ensure you of each provider’s flexibility should there be a need to cancel, reschedule, and/or proceed with services by way of Telehealth/virtual call. We are committed to doing whatever we can to provide a safe environment for you and your families.
OFFICE CLEANING
• Individual therapy offices will be thoroughly cleaned in between clients with products recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This cleaning will include tables, door handles, toys used during the session, supplies or books used during the session, and all surfaces within the therapy office.
• Our waiting areas, all table surfaces, doorknobs, and waiting area toys, books, etc. will be cleaned and sanitized daily.
• The entire suite will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected by an outside cleaning company every other week.
• Hand sanitizer is in the waiting area and there is an in suite bathroom. All clients are asked to wash or sanitize their hands before and after the session.
APPOINTMENTS
• Anchor Counseling Centers is a group of private practice therapists. Please work directly with your provider to cancel or reschedule an appointment should you or your child show signs of illness, or if you would prefer to be cautious/limit as much social interaction per recommendations from CDC.
•Providers are committed to extending as much flexibility as you need during this time of heightened awareness.
Please contact your provider immediately and directly to cancel, reschedule, or explore an alternative should phone or teletherapy be an appropriate and available alternative.
• Please do not come to the office if you or your child is showing signs of respiratory illness or had a fever within the last 48 hours. We also ask that you assist us in our efforts to maintain a clean environment by overseeing your child’s hand washing before coming into the therapy space.
TALKING TO CHILDREN
While we are all appropriately concerned and arming ourselves with information to help limit the spread, we are also cognizant of ways in which children watch us respond to the news around us. Here is a helpful article from the CDC on speaking with your child(ren) about COVID-19 to reduce their anxiety. This is particularly important for children who may already feel stressed or in recovery from a stressful or traumatic event:
https://www.cdc.gov/…/schools-ch…/talking-with-children.html
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your provider directly or Whitney Thompson at 410-746-5868 or [email protected].
OFFICE CLEANING
• Individual therapy offices will be thoroughly cleaned in between clients with products recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This cleaning will include tables, door handles, toys used during the session, supplies or books used during the session, and all surfaces within the therapy office.
• Our waiting areas, all table surfaces, doorknobs, and waiting area toys, books, etc. will be cleaned and sanitized daily.
• The entire suite will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected by an outside cleaning company every other week.
• Hand sanitizer is in the waiting area and there is an in suite bathroom. All clients are asked to wash or sanitize their hands before and after the session.
APPOINTMENTS
• Anchor Counseling Centers is a group of private practice therapists. Please work directly with your provider to cancel or reschedule an appointment should you or your child show signs of illness, or if you would prefer to be cautious/limit as much social interaction per recommendations from CDC.
•Providers are committed to extending as much flexibility as you need during this time of heightened awareness.
Please contact your provider immediately and directly to cancel, reschedule, or explore an alternative should phone or teletherapy be an appropriate and available alternative.
• Please do not come to the office if you or your child is showing signs of respiratory illness or had a fever within the last 48 hours. We also ask that you assist us in our efforts to maintain a clean environment by overseeing your child’s hand washing before coming into the therapy space.
TALKING TO CHILDREN
While we are all appropriately concerned and arming ourselves with information to help limit the spread, we are also cognizant of ways in which children watch us respond to the news around us. Here is a helpful article from the CDC on speaking with your child(ren) about COVID-19 to reduce their anxiety. This is particularly important for children who may already feel stressed or in recovery from a stressful or traumatic event:
https://www.cdc.gov/…/schools-ch…/talking-with-children.html
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your provider directly or Whitney Thompson at 410-746-5868 or [email protected].
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