When the Nearest Psychiatric Provider Is Two Hours Away, Telehealth Closes the Gap
Wisconsin's mental health shortage falls hardest on rural counties in the north, center, and west — and on communities where the closest clinic means a long drive on winter roads. Christine Forge, MSN, AAPRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC provides psychiatric and family medicine care by secure video to patients anywhere in Wisconsin, including reservation and rural communities.
- No drive, no fuel cost, no full day off work
- Evening and flexible appointment times
- Prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy
- Video or phone-friendly for limited bandwidth
Christine M. Forge, MSN
AAPRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C · Licensed in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Access to Care
Geography Should Not Decide Whether You Get Care
Wisconsin's psychiatric shortage is concentrated in the rural north, center, and west — the same regions where several of the state's eleven federally recognized tribal nations are located, and where drive times to behavioral health care are longest.
Built for Distance
Care Designed Around Rural Realities
Distance, weather, work schedules, and connectivity are practical barriers — and each one has a workaround.
Northern & Western Counties
Patients in Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, Iron, Vilas, Sawyer, Price, Forest, Florence, Rusk, Washburn, Burnett, Polk, Clark, Taylor, Menominee, Shawano, and neighboring counties are all served.
Secure Video From Home
HIPAA-compliant video visits from your kitchen table. No waiting room, no drive through a snowstorm, no missed shift.
Low-Bandwidth Friendly
Rural broadband gaps remain a real barrier in Wisconsin. Visits can be adapted when your connection is slow so a weak signal does not cost you your appointment.
Days, Not Months
New patients are typically scheduled within days, instead of the long waits common where a single regional clinic serves several counties.
Respectful, Unhurried Visits
Appointments allow time to be heard. Care decisions are made with you, including your preferences about medication and about involving family.
Full Prescribing in Wisconsin
Including controlled substances when clinically appropriate, sent electronically to the pharmacy nearest you.
About Your Provider
A Provider Who Understands Distance Care
Christine Forge built this practice as a telehealth-first clinic precisely because so many patients could not reach one otherwise. Whether you live an hour from the nearest hospital, on tribal land in the north, or in a small town with no psychiatric provider, care arrives the same way — on your schedule, in your home.
Wisconsin's Public Service Commission and independent reporting both note that broadband gaps still limit virtual care in parts of the state. If connectivity is a challenge, say so at scheduling and the visit can be adapted.
Care is available for ADHD, anxiety, depression, seasonal depression, trauma, mood disorders, and chronic illness, plus family medicine needs — from one dual-certified provider.
Book With ChristineFrequently Asked Questions
Do you see patients in rural northern Wisconsin?
Yes. Care is available to any patient physically located in Wisconsin at the time of the appointment, including rural northern counties and tribal communities.
What if my internet connection is slow?
Rural broadband gaps are common in Wisconsin. Let the office know when scheduling and the visit can be adapted — for example by turning off video or joining by audio when a video connection is unstable.
Can I use telehealth alongside my tribal clinic or local clinic?
Yes. Many patients keep their existing clinic relationship and add telehealth for psychiatric care or gap coverage. Records and plans can be coordinated with your consent.
Where can I take the appointment from?
Anywhere private in Wisconsin — home, a parked car, a break room, or a family member's house. Only a phone, tablet, or computer is needed.
Are prescriptions available if my pharmacy is small or rural?
Yes. Prescriptions are sent electronically to nearly any Wisconsin pharmacy, including small-town and clinic pharmacies.
How much does it cost?
Current self-pay rates for initial evaluations and follow-up visits are listed on the booking page, with transparent pricing and no surprise billing.
Statewide Coverage
Available Everywhere in Wisconsin
Secure video visits reach patients in cities, small towns, rural counties, and tribal communities across the state.
Take the First Step
Distance Is No Longer the Reason You Go Without Care
Request an appointment online from anywhere in Wisconsin and be seen by secure video, usually within days.
Request an AppointmentThis page is for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Care is provided by Christine M. Forge, MSN, AAPRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC to residents physically located in Wisconsin at the time of the visit.