The Health Center's approach to complete health and well-being means that we address mental and emotional needs as well as medical issues. We improve the health of our community through the provision of comprehensive, high quality, compassionate health care to all, regardless of ability to pay. Whether it's one visit, several or an ongoing treatment plan, our psychiatrists, counselors and social workers can provide the services our patients need.
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Services Offered
Behavioral Health - Most people experience periods of stress at some time in their lives, caused by family issues, loss or financial difficulties. The Health Center's approach to complete health and well-being means that we address mental and emotional needs as well as medical issues. Behavioral Health services are provided to CHC patients onsite, by social workers, mental health counselors and psychiatrists.
* Addiction assessment and counseling * Child and adult psychiatry * Couples and family therapy * Depression and anxiety screening * Medication evaluation * Mental health assessment * Short- and long-term counseling * Substance abuse support * Trauma counseling
Addictions Treatment - Addiction can tear lives and families apart. Community Health Center of Cape Cod is here to help with a comprehensive, structured and safe outpatient treatment program. The Health Center offers an office-based addiction treatment program that serves people who need assistance with recovery from substance use in a compassionate environment. We will provide you with the necessary tools to live a healthy drug-free and alcohol-free life.
* Consultation to discuss and develop an integrated treatment plan which could be most helpful for you * Comprehensive care that includes addiction services, behavioral health group sessions, and primary care follow ups (Primary Care will be for CHC of Cape Cod patients only) * Medication-assisted treatments that are closely monitored with weekly nurse visits * Personalized pathways to recovery with the consistent guidance of the addiction specialty team
Fees and Payment
We are a non-profit organization that cares for all patients, regardless of your ability to pay or insurance status. And if you don't have insurance, our experts will provide a free financial screening to determine if you qualify for any public health benefits programs. Those without insurance coverage are expected to make payments for their visits, often based on a sliding scale and determined by the results of your financial screening.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
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.
