Hudson Valley Mental Health, Inc. (HVMH) is a not-for-profit corporation that has been providing behavioral health services to the communities of Dutchess County since 2003 and Ulster County since 2014. We operate eight clinics which are licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health.
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Services Offered
HVMH is proud to be part of RESTART which is an innovative program that provides treatment and re-entry services to male and female inmates housed in the Dutchess County Jail.
HVMH proudly provides recovery oriented behavioral health services to over 5,000 individuals annually.
Fees and Payment
We charge a fee for our services. As a public clinic, however, we do not refuse services based on an inability to pay. We use options such as a sliding fee scale to assist our clients who have difficulty paying. Insurances Accepted; Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Beacon Health Options, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CDPHP, Empire Plan, Fidelis, MVP, UBH - Optum, Wellcare.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale
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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.