How do I reach my therapist in an emergency?
Dr. Hastings may not be immediately available by
telephone. While she may be in the office when you call, she will not
answer the phone when with a client. She does check her messages
regularly and will make every effort to
return your call on the same day with the exception of
weekends and holidays. If you cannot reach Dr. Hastings, and you feel you
cannot wait for her to return your call, you should call your
family physician or the emergency room at the nearest hospital and ask for
the psychiatrist on call. If Dr. Hastings is unavailable for an
extended period of time, you will be connected to a trusted colleague
who is covering.
If you are difficult
to reach, please leave appropriate times and phone numbers when you will be
available.