Lifespan Health is a non-profit community health center that provides evidence based health care and self-management support. We are strongly committed to making an impact in our region by providing the highest quality and most affordable healthcare while also improving the health, lifestyle, and well-being of the wonderful communities we serve.
Services Offered
Lifespan provides services to everyone. Our behavioral health specialists offer assistance for children, teenagers, adults and even families with a wide range of challenges. Our specialists help with coping skills, life transition skills, anger management, ADHD behavioral plans, conflict resolution and grief support.
Fees and Payment
Depending on your income you may qualify for a discount on services provided. These discounts range from 20 percent to almost 100 percent of the fees for services. Sliding scale discounts will be based on the most recent Federal poverty guidelines.
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.