Now, those who feel weighted down, struggling with life's pressures, have an alternative way to connect with leading psychiatrists and psychologists. While COPE users may also be receiving traditional psychotherapy, this new self-help tool is a benefit to those who may not want to visit a therapist, or cannot, because of time, distance or finances. COPE empowers individuals to take control of their lives. COPE allows people to control the time they call, how often, and what personal issues they want to address. COPE users receive personal, confidential help in the privacy of their homes.
Nothing is reported to an insurance company or employer.
COPE is not yet covered by insurance in many parts of the country. One of California's large managed care companies began covering COPE in June, 2000.