HEALTH HELP AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Nadine Duran has been dealing with anxiety and stress for years and admittedly never had the courage to ask someone for help. That all changed when the Lee College student signed up for TimelyCare, an app-based platform that offers users round-the-clock access to medical, mental health and basic needs support.

“I was able to express some thoughts and feelings that I’ve had bottled up for some time,” shared Duran. “The counselor I spoke with gave me tips on how to relieve stress and anxiety in the classroom. She made me feel like I was talking to a friend.”

In Fall 2022, Lee College became the first higher education institution in the Houston area to partner with TimelyMD, the leading virtual health and well-being solution in higher education. TimelyMD’s TimelyCare platform serves as a 24/7 virtual available to college parttime employees at no cost.

“There is no greater priority than the health and safety of our college community,” said Dr. Lynda Villanueva, Lee College president. “TimelyCare’s ease of use, convenience and immediacy make it easy for our students and part-time employees to get the help they need, at a time that is convenient for them.” the hassle of traditional insurance premiums or co-pays – including:

• On-demand or appointment-based medical care

• On-demand mental health and emotional support (TalkNow)

• Appointment-based mental health counseling

• Psychiatric support

• Health coaching

• Digital self-care content extension of campus health and counseling center resources, with the goal of improving student well-being, engagement and retention. The service is funded by a $12.50 student fee each semester and is additionally

Through TimelyCare on a mobile phone or tablet, students and parttime employees can select from a wide-ranging menu of virtual care options from licensed physicians and counselors in all 50 states – without

Duran appreciates the platform’s anonymity and ease and plans to have weekly sessions with a counselor. “What I like the most about this experience is that I don’t feel judged. I know I’m not the only one who is dealing with these feelings.” ✪