Keck Medicine of USC Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services
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Keck Medicine of USC Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services
At the USC Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services (PBHS) clinic, we understand the wide range of challenges that may impact our students’ mental health as they navigate life on campus.
Whether you need support with managing anxiety, depression or another diagnosis, our team of specialists is dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate psychiatric care, therapy and case management services. Our clinic, which is staffed by culturally informed and diverse faculty, offers greater access to intermediate and long-term, solution-focused, evidence-based care for more complex conditions.
We are dedicated to extending the reach of mental health services for all of our students, and we will work in partnership with you to create a treatment plan that fits your specific needs.
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Services Offered
Our team offers expert clinical care for a wide range of mental health conditions
Access to our clinic’s psychiatric medical care and counseling services is available through a referral process and will require medical insurance verification. Most students are referred to our clinic by their care team at USC Student Health, as well as other organizations on campus. The following insurance information is important to know.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale
Online Counseling: Yes
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.