Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, which operates 14 locations in Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties, is one of 25 community mental health centers in Indiana. Since 1971, Southwestern has been a leader in providing a wide range of programs and services to meet the mental health and addiction needs of our communities.
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Services Offered
Adult Services - At Southwestern, we strive to treat patients in an outpatient setting whenever possible to minimize disruption to family life. Treatment begins when the patient and the therapist identify the issue and then develop a treatment plan. That treatment plan may include a blend of individual, group and family therapy and medication, if needed. The course of treatment and duration of treatment varies for each patient. Outpatient Services are provided at our seven outpatient locations in Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties.
Child, Adolescent & Family Services - No one is surprised to hear that the period of adolescence is tough on a young person, their friends, teachers and family. Some days things are going well, but suddenly and without warning, the mood and behavior swings to the worse. It used to be assumed that adolescence ended after teenage years, and everyone could breathe a sigh of relief. Recent research suggests, however, that the adolescence period ends at about age 25.
The outpatient services provided for children and adolescents cover a wide array of topics such as: * Anxiety and depression * Bullying issues * Adjustment to life/family changes * Grief and loss * Moving to a new area * Self-harm * Eating disorders
Addictions Services - Over the past three decades, Southwestern has specialized in treating addiction, and we offer a continuum of services to help patients who are recovering from addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling, and other addictions. Outpatient treatment for addiction is available at all of our outpatient offices in Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh and Warrick counties. Southwestern gives priority to women, pregnant women, women with children, and IV drug users.
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Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
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.