Terms of Use & SMS Policy

Website Terms of Use

By using veramindpsychiatry.com (the "Site"), you agree to these terms. This Site provides general information about VeraMind Psychiatry, PLLC and its services. Nothing on this Site constitutes medical advice, and browsing this Site does not create a provider-patient relationship. A provider-patient relationship is established only after you complete an intake evaluation with a VeraMind clinician.

VeraMind Psychiatry provides scheduled telehealth services only. This Site is not monitored for emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or call/text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Telehealth visits are provided only to patients physically located, at the time of the visit, in a state where the treating clinician is licensed.

SMS Text Messaging Terms

This section describes the terms of VeraMind Psychiatry's text messaging program ("Program").

Program Description

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in — over the phone or through another method where you give affirmative consent — you agree to receive text messages from VeraMind Psychiatry, PLLC. Message types include appointment reminders and confirmations, scheduling and rescheduling notices, links to intake forms and our patient portal, and replies to your inquiries. We do not send marketing messages.

How to Opt In

You can opt in to VeraMind Psychiatry text messages in any of these ways:

  1. Text START to (205) 771-5151.
  2. By phone: during scheduling or intake calls, our staff will ask: "Would you like appointment reminders and care-related texts from VeraMind Psychiatry? Msg frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to opt out. Consent is not a condition of care. Do you agree?"
  3. On our intake form: by checking the optional box: "I agree to receive appointment reminders and care-related texts from VeraMind Psychiatry. Msg frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to opt out. Consent is not a condition of care."

After opting in, you will receive a confirmation text. Reply STOP at any time to opt out.

Message Frequency & Cost

Message frequency varies depending on your interactions with us (for example, appointment scheduling activity). Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

Opt-In

You opt in to this Program by providing your number and verbal consent by phone or through another method where you affirmatively agree to receive texts from us. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of receiving care.

Opt-Out

You can opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. After you send STOP, we will send one final confirmation message, and you will receive no further texts from this Program unless you opt in again.

Help

Reply HELP to any message for assistance, or contact us directly at 1 (888) 545-2025 or info@veramindpsychiatry.com.

Carriers

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Supported carriers include, but are not limited to, major U.S. wireless carriers.

Data Use

No mobile information, including SMS opt-in data or phone numbers collected for texting purposes, will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. See our Privacy Policy for full details on how your information is used.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The effective date above reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site or continued participation in the SMS Program after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact Us

VeraMind Psychiatry, PLLC
Email: info@veramindpsychiatry.com
Phone: 1 (888) 545-2025