Howard College has partnered with TimelyMD, the leading virtual health and well-being solution in higher education, to offer students free and equitable access to medical and mental health support through the TimelyCare platform. This is available, free of charge, to all Howard College students (excluding dual credit).
TimelyCare serves as a 24/7 virtual extension of campus health and counseling center resources, with a goal of improving student well-being, engagement, and retention.
Through TimelyCare on their phone or other device, Howard College students can now select from a wide-ranging menu of virtual care options from licensed physicians and counselors in all 50 states – at no cost and without the hassle of traditional insurance – including:
● On-demand and appointment-based medical care
● On-demand mental health and emotional support (TalkNow)
● Appointment-based mental health counseling
● Psychiatric support
● Health coaching
TimelyCare also provides a library of digital self-care content and a peer support community to help students be well and thrive, whenever and wherever they may be. Additionally, faculty and staff have access to support that empowers them to guide students to TimelyCare resources to help students achieve a sense of well-being, live healthier lifestyles and improve their mental health.
The partnership with TimelyMD allows Howard College to deliver a hybrid model of care in collaboration with on-campus resources.