Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation (SIHF) Healthcare's mission is to lead individuals and communities to their healthiest lifestyle by providing a coordinated network of health and supportive services.
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Services Offered
Behavioral Health - At SIHF Healthcare, we offer behavioral health services to our patients in the most compassionate, understanding environment. Our behavioral health specialists work directly with each individual patient to create a customized treatment plan for the best quality of life. Our integrated team of behavioral health and medical professionals will help you get to where you want to be in your life. SIHF Healthcare providers specialize in a variety of mental health conditions and concerns for patients of all ages, including children and teens: * ADHD * Anger issues * Anxiety and panic disorders * Behavioral issues * Chemical dependency * Depression * Parent-child relational issues * Self-esteem issues * Sexually problematic behaviors * Trauma and grief * Women's issues
Treatment may include individual, family or group therapy. We also offer play therapy and attachment-based therapy for children at various health centers.
Fees and Payment
SIHF Healthcare believes everyone should have access to quality care regardless of their ability to pay. We accept most insurance plans and offer a sliding fee scale so that everyone has access to quality care.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual LGBTQ
Payment: Sliding Scale 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.