The health center opened its doors in 1989 and was ran by a hospital management organizations hired by the mining company for a few years, later becoming an independent non-profit in 1997..
Today, Desert Senita is a Federally Qualified Health Center delivering primary care health services in Ajo and Arizona City. The health center lives by its mission by providing quality, local, affordable health care for all, regardless of patients' ability to pay.
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Services Offered
Integrated Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health (BH) services in Desert Senita are provided in a comfortable environment by our professional staff conveniently located within the DSCHC site, at our client's home when appropriate, as well as at Ajo Public Schools where students receive services in our excellent school based counseling program.
The BH staff currently provides counseling services addressing behavioral health issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, chronic pain, parenting classes, family issues, substance abuse, domestic violence, court ordered treatment, DUI education, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and life changes. Services are provided for the individual, family, and groups as deemed the most appropriate.
Fees and Payment
We accept most major health insurance plans and frequently add new plans.
Our Sliding Fee Scale is also offered to anyone who may need services from any of our medical providers as well as behavioral health, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy and dental. Qualification for this benefit is based solely on your family size and income.
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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.