Lone Star Circle of Care provides behavioral health services for patients of all ages, from seniors and adults to adolescents and children. We employ a range of mental health professionals, including child and adolescent psychiatrists as well as adult psychiatrists and therapists. We will eliminate health inequalities to facilitate wellness and optimal living for all, helping strengthen our communities.
Behavioral & Mental Health - Under our integrated behavioral health model, medical and mental health providers collaborate to address the complete and frequently overlapping needs of the patient. By ensuring that patients who need behavioral health services have consistent, affordable access to care, including medication and psychotherapy, our integrated behavioral health program provides patients the opportunity to maintain happy, healthy and productive lives. This preventative approach helps patients avoid crisis situations, which could result in emergency room visits or hospitalization.
* In order to offer our patients the benefits of our integrated care model, new therapy or psychiatry patients must first be seen and referred by one of our primary care providers. * Interpreters are available for Spanish, American Sign Language (ASL), and most other languages at no cost to you.
Fees and Payment
There are no restrictions or eligibility requirements to receive care at Lone Star Circle of Care. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we provide care to anyone, regardless of income, residency status, employment, health insurance coverage, or ability to pay for services. You do not have to be a resident of any specific city, county, or area to access our services.
Lone Star Circle of Care accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, MAP, and most insurance plans. Click here for a list of insurance plans Lone Star Circle of Care accepts. If you do not qualify for health care coverage or your insurance does not cover certain types of services, Lone Star Circle of Care offers discounted services according to a sliding fee scale based on your income and family size.
Our sliding fee scale works by providing lower income patients and families with larger discounts based on Federal Poverty Level (FPL) guidelines. The table below outlines LSCC's Level 1-5 plans based on FPL. Levels 1 through 4 will receive a discount on services, with Level 1 patients receiving the largest discount. Level 5 designated patients (over 200% of FPL) will be required to pay 100% of charges.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono Medicare Medicaid
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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.
