Gratiot Integrated Health Network is a local agency for mental health services. We are a member of the Mid-State Health Network (MSHN), a family of community mental health and substance use disorder providers joined together to give you access to quality care.
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Services Offered
Outpatient Therapy - Services include individual, family, and/or group therapy using agency-approved therapeutic methods including: cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical therapy, play therapy, solution focused therapy, and others. Collateral contact/consultations with referring agencies and other professionals involved with the individuals may also be utilized. Populations served include individuals with SUD/co-occurring disorders, developmental disabilities, adults with serious mental illness, and children with severe emotional disturbance. Services are provided in locations that meet the needs of the person served (i.e. agency offices, individual's home, and other community setting). Services are provided Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and by appointment.
Partial Hospitalization - Services may be used to treat a person with mental illness who requires intensive, highly coordinated, ambulatory care with active psychiatric supervision. Services include close and continuous skilled medical observation and supervision necessary to make significant changes to, and/or monitor psychotropic medications. Intensive group and individual therapy is provided, along with psycho-education, nursing services, and continuous monitoring for safety. Patients are linked to additional treatment resources as needed. Populations served include individuals with signs and symptoms of a serious psychiatric disorder, demonstrating significant functional impairments in self-care, daily living skills, interpersonal/social and/or educational/vocational domains, and is exhibiting some evidence of clinical instability. The severity of the illness and impairment must not require treatment at a higher level of care. Partial Hospitalization services are provided for six or more hours per day, five days a week at the Gratiot Medical Center in Alma Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Fees and Payment
Fees for all Gratiot Integrated Health Network services are determined by insurance coverage, annual income, and ability to pay based on a sliding fee scale. Please bring your insurance card to every appointment. If your services are not covered by insurance, your cost will be based on your income; you will not be denied services if you do not have an ability to pay.
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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.
