The Zepf Center is a local non-profit that provides behavioral health and vocational services to youth and adults with severe and persistent mental illness in Lucas County. Services include child & adolescent psychiatric, medical, residential, and therapy services, as well as career development. The center and foundation are named for Toledoan Elizabeth A. Zepf, a staunch advocate for citizens with mental illness.
Services Offered
It is our goal to treat the whole person through integrated and patient centered treatment. Integrating Behavioral Health and primary care services produces the best outcomes and improves quality of life for our clients.
Adult Mental Health
- Substance Abuse - Problem Gambling - First Episonde Psychosis
Child Mental Health
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Fees and Payment
This is a non-profit agency
Zepf is contracted with the following insurances: - Medicare and Railroad Medicare - Ohio Medicaid - Aetna My Care Ohio - Buckeye My Care Ohio and Buckeye Medicaid - Bureau of Workers' Compensation - Paramount*, Paramount Elite and Paramount Advantage - Anthem BC/BS (auto company plans not included)* - CareSource Maketplace, CareSource Medicaid and CareSource Medicare Advantage* - Molina, Molina Medicaid and Molina Medicare Advantage* - Humana and Humana Medicare Advantage* - Frontpath* - TriCare Participating Non-network Provider (patients may receive Medicare eligible services from Medicare eligible providers only)
*Due to the variety of plans available through each insurance company, patients are encouraged to call the number of their insurance card to find out if Zepf services and providers are covered on their specific plan.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
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.
