As one of the largest providers of mental health services at several locations in Connecticut, we treat a range of behavioral health needs. We offer exceptional, stabilizing care for individuals, their families, and our community.
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Services Offered
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health Services Offered:
-Inpatient care for children, adolescents and adults with mental health and dual diagnosis substance use disorders at St. Vincent's Behavioral Health Services, Westport campus -Inpatient care for adults with mental health and dual diagnosis substance use disorders St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport -Outpatient care for adolescents and adults with mental health and dual diagnosis substance use disorders at our clinics in Norwalk and Bridgeport -Community Residential Services Offered: Supportive housing for individuals with serious mental health and disorders who would otherwise be homeless -Support groups for children, adolescents and families that emphasize how to develop strategies to improve your health and the health of your child and family -To locate any of our behavioral health facilities, please view our locations and contact page. -St. Vincent's Behavioral Health Services are accredited by the Joint Commission, licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and are approved by Medicare, Medicaid, most major medical insurance companies, HMO's, and preferred providers.
Fees and Payment
St. Vincent's Heath Services takes all major credit cards including MasterCard, VISA, American Express and DISCOVER. A Customer Service Representative can also assist you in setting up a mutually agreeable, interest free payment plan.
Financial assistance is available for patients with limited incomes who are uninsured or underinsured. Patients accrue a large balance due to co-pays, deductibles, coinsurance or services that are not covered. Our Financial Counselors can determine if you qualify for financial assistance or a payment plan. You may apply for a discount regardless of immigration status.
The amount of discount varies based on your income and the size of your family. Our financial assistance policy has expanded the income limits beyond the Federal Poverty Limits (FPL) up to 400% of the FPL.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Faith-Based
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.