Telehealth Triumph: Supporting First Responders with Joe Gorton and Barry Toone
If you're going to be putting mental health records into a system- the most stigmatized thing possible- your mental health records- and you're going to put them into the system, make sure it's not been written by a guy with bachelors in marketing.
First responders are the unsung heroes who face immense stress and trauma daily, often without adequate mental health support. In this compelling episode of 'Mental Health News Radio', host Kristin Sunanta Walker sits down with Joe Gorton and Barry Toone, the minds behind Stepstone Connect, to discuss their innovative approach to supporting these brave individuals.
Joe Gorton, CEO and Co-Owner, and Barry Toone, General Counsel and Co-Founder, share how their telehealth platform offers secure, HIPAA-compliant mental health services tailored specifically for first responders. From group therapy sessions to one-on-one consultations, Stepstone Connect is breaking new ground in making mental health care accessible and effective for those who need it most.
They delve into the challenges and rewards of creating a mental health treatment center that never turns away a client, highlighting the power of empathy, creativity, and entrepreneurship in mental health advocacy. If you’re curious about how technology can revolutionize mental health care for our front-line heroes, this episode is a must-listen.