24/7 answering service for mental health

Greet your clients 24/7 with our mental health answering service

Say goodbye to voicemails. We’ll greet every caller, set appointments, and more while you focus on giving quality client care.

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How it works

Our answering service for mental health professionals only takes a few minutes to start

Sign up, tell us about your mental health practice, and let Upfirst take your calls.

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Add your practice details

Tell us about your mental health practice, how you’d like us to handle your calls, and any special instructions. We’ll follow them every time.

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We answer on the first ring

We’ll pick up on the first ring, no matter what hour it is. Your callers will always reach a helpful voice instead of a frustrating voicemail.

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You get the updates and save time

Get call summaries right to you via SMS or email. Stay informed on who called and why while we help schedule appointments and answer questions.

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You take care of your patients, we’ll take care of the calls

Being a mental health professional takes a lot of dedication—you always want to be there for your clients and make sure they’re getting the care they need. But being there to answer every call is easier said than done, and nobody can blame you if you miss a couple. You’re not a machine, after all.

So, how do you answer every call without draining your own energy? Some professionals look towards hiring in-house receptionists or traditional answering services. But even these options can be too expensive.

That’s why we put together Upfirst—so small business professionals can actually afford answering and virtual receptionist services without going beyond their budget. For mental health practices, we’ll handle much of the administrative work like appointment scheduling, forwarding urgent calls, answering common business inquiries, and even taking non-sensitive client messages.

Stay focused on giving your clients the best care possible while giving your callers a kind, helpful voice they can reach any time, no matter the hour.

Benefits of an answering service for mental health

Why mental health practices love our answering service

See how our answering service for mental health can make a difference in your practice.

Never let a caller go to voicemail

No one really likes leaving a voicemail. With our mental health answering service acting as your initial greeter to callers, every client will never have to go unanswered. Build trust with your client base by letting them know you’re always open to their calls. 

    A caller asks if initial consultations are free, and the mental health answering service replies that the first 30 minutes are free.

    Save time by automating things like appointment scheduling

    Answering phones comes with a lot of time-consuming administrative responsibilities. Free up yourself and your staff from the chore of scheduling, and let your callers easily book appointments with you. Our answering services for mental health practices handle appointment bookings automatically, so you leave your focus on helping your clients.

      The answering service for mental health professionals sends a Calendly scheduling link by text during a call.

      Quickly answer basic business information

      Clients often need quick answers—whether it’s your operating hours, location, or services offered. Our service provides quick, accurate information to answer these common questions, reducing the burden on your front desk.

        A caller asks about BlueCross insurance and the answering service for mental health confirms they accept it.
        Top answering features for mental health practices

        Get all the top features with our mental health answering service

        Get powerful, affordable call answering features so you can keep running your mental health practice with ease.

        quick, easy setup

        How to get started with our answering service for mental health professionals

        No time for a long setup process? Not a problem. You can get a dedicated virtual receptionist for your practice in just a few minutes.

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        Set up

        Begin by creating an account—it’s free to try. Set up your personalized greeting and choose the AI voice that best represents your practice. You can use your existing business phone number, or opt for a new local number or even an 800 number later on.

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        Customize

        Fill in your AI’s knowledge base with essential business details, service descriptions, and answers to frequently asked questions. Test a few calls to ensure that the receptionist responds in the tone and style that reflect your practice’s voice. The more info you give your AI knowledge base, the better equipped it will be to answer any question it comes across.

        3

        Go live

        Once you’re confident with the setup, it’s time to go live with your new receptionist. Forward calls to your new number or use it directly for your practice. From this moment on, your answering service starts handling calls, so you never miss an important conversation again. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that your practice is always connected, even during off-hours.

        Use cases for mental health professionals

        How mental health professionals use our answering service

        See how mental health professionals typically use our answering service.

        Basic appointment scheduling

        Let our answering services for mental health professionals handle routine appointment bookings. By automating scheduling, you reduce the administrative load and free up valuable time for direct client care.

        Answer general business questions

        From providing directions to confirming office hours, our answering service for mental health answers the basics so your staff can focus on more complex inquiries and client support.

        Non-sensitive message taking

        Our receptionist captures every detail when it comes to simple messages that don’t require dealing with sensitive data, like when capturing new clients.

        Answering services for mental health practices FAQs

        Have a question about our answering service for mental health that you don't see here? Get in touch with our team.

        How does an answering service benefit my mental health clinic?

        Our mental health answering service helps your practice by offering powerful phone answering features and making them affordable for small businesses. You’ll give your callers a helpful voice to reach out to around-the-clock while automating administrative responsibilities like appointment scheduling and non-sensitive client message taking. You and your team can stay focused on providing caring service to your patients while we answer the phones for you.

        How much will my mental health practice save compared to hiring an in-house receptionist?

        By using our AI-powered answering service, you can significantly reduce overhead costs associated with hiring and training a full-time receptionist. To put it into perspective, the salary of an in-house receptionist is typically $37,000 per year on average. Our answering service for mental health professionals starts at $24.95 per month, answers calls 24/7, and never needs breaks.

        Is your service HIPAA compliant?

        Our answering service is NOT HIPAA compliant. We recommend using it strictly for non-sensitive communications, such as appointment scheduling, general business inquiries, and message taking. For discussions involving confidential health information or sensitive client data, please continue to use your secure, HIPAA-compliant systems to ensure privacy and compliance with regulations.

        Try our mental health answering service today for free

        Never let a caller reach voicemail again. Sign up for Upfirst today and start answering every call, no matter the hour. Try for free today!

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