Some counselors in Southern Arizona are having to turn away patients with wait lists up to three months out.
One study, estimates that the average wait time to see a psychiatrist is 25 days for any new patients.
Aaron Barnes, Director at the University of Arizona Counseling and Psychology Services, says there's a shortage of counselors for many reasons. Arelis Valasquez with Bridges Counseling, says she gets calls every day from new patients who have been previously put off by long wait times or no answer at all.
Tucson Unified School District offers counseling for students and their family members. For more information, click here.
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