BHcare is a regional nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive and integrated system of care for adults, children and families who are struggling with mental health issues, substance use issues, or domestic violence.
BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services provides domestic violence services and supports for the following towns: Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Branford, Derby, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, West Haven and Woodbridge.
BHcare's Alliance for Prevention & Wellness (APW) provides addiction/substance abuse prevention and education services for: Ansonia, Bethany, Derby, Milford, New Haven, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, West Haven and Woodbridge.
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Services Offered
Outpatient Clinical Services Our outpatient services provide individual and group therapy to help you build on your strengths and improve your overall quality of life.
Not all disabilities are visible, and mental health issues can affect every area of a person's life. Our clinicians use a person-centered approach and will work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your individual needs and helps you achieve your goals. Services provided include: > Individual and Group Therapy: Allow clients to increase their strengths, self-esteem and interpersonal relationships at a pace that is comfortable for each client. Substance Abuse Treatment: Provides support and education around issues related to recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Medication assisted treatment for opioid addiction also available. > Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Therapy, medication and supportive services for clients who are struggling with both a psychiatric illness and drug/alcohol abuse or addiction. > Intensive Outpatient Program: The Intensive Outpatient Program provides specialized treatment to individuals whose needs cannot be met through weekly group or individual treatment alone. Clients attend three to five days a week and participate in three hours of specialized and focused group activities daily. Four tracks are available to meet the needs of these individuals: Dialectical Behavior Therapy-DBT Skills Training, Dual Diagnosis, Symptom Management, and Evening Substance Abuse. Evening substance abuse offered at Shoreline location only. > Medication Management: Clients who request a medication evaluation are seen by a psychiatrist who reviews (with the client) the risks, benefits and alternatives of taking medication. If the client chooses to try or continue medication, his/her progress is monitored closely and at regular meetings between the client and the psychiatrist. Input from the client's therapists enhances this process, allowing for the utmost in continuity and clinically effective care.
Behavioral Health Home The Behavioral Health Home (BHH) program provides integrated medical and psychiatric services to eligible adults, adolescents, and children. Our team is comprised of nurses, hospital transition coordinators, case managers, and peer support specialists dedicated to helping you and your family navigate and overcome challenges within the healthcare system. The BHH Team can assist you with: - Health education & preventative screenings - Quitting smoking - Coordinating referrals to other community services - Access to medical and specialty providers - Reducing dependence on substances
Fees and Payment
This is a non-profit agency.
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.