Chilton-Shelby Mental Health Center is a leader in mental health services. Our associates know that making the decision to seek professional help in solving problems can be a difficult one. We are problem solvers aimed at assisting those seeking treatment. Our organization values a healthy work-life balance. Chilton-Shelby is a stable, non-profit organization with years of experience in the communities we serve. We provide an array of services for individuals dealing with mental illness, intellectual disabilities and/or substance use disorders, and we are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals who want to make a difference in the community.
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Services Offered
Chilton Shelby Mental Health Center - provides an array of services for individuals dealing with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. In our substance abuse programs, priority admission is given to pregnant women, women with dependent children and individuals with IV substance use disorders. Services to individuals with intellectual disabilities, other than case management, are based upon available waiver services as approved by the State of Alabama Department of Mental Health.
* Treatment for Mental Illness * Substance use disorders * Services to individuals with intellectual disabilities
Fees and Payment
Payment for services is expected at the time of the service. The center will file your insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Behavioral Health, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.) for you if you provide us with all the necessary information to do so. If you have insurance that would cover our service but choose not to file, you will be responsible for the full fee. Some healthcare plans may require a call from you before sessions are approved. If you fail to do this prior to your scheduled appointment, you will be expected to pay full fee for the service you receive.
If you are not covered by an insurance plan and you are contract eligible, you may wish to apply for discounted fees based on your total income and size of your family in order to qualify for discounted fees. We are also a non profit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults 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.