The mission of PCC is to improve health outcomes for the medically underserved community through the provision of high quality, affordable, and accessible primary health care and support services. Anchored with family medicine, we are committed to serving the needs of all people in all stages of life.
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Services Offered
Adult Behavioral Health
The goal of PCC's behavioral health program is to work with patients to support them in reaching their desired goals.
Services Offered:
Individual, couple, and family counseling
Substance abuse and opiate dependence treatment
Psychiatric medication management
Parenting support
Resource linkage
Support groups
In addition, PCC makes sure to check in on patient well-being during medical visits. We routinely ask questions about mood and depression, substance use, and stress. We ask everyone these questions because early conversations about reducing stress, addressing substance use, and treating mood disorders help patients recover more quickly.
Fees and Payment
PCC accepts all patients regardless of their ability to pay for services. We accept major health plans, Medicaid/All Kids, and Medicare. We also offer a sliding fee discount program based on total family income and size to individuals who lack health insurance.
We have Financial Counselors on-site to help you understand the payments you will need to make. They can also help you apply for Medicaid, Medicare, or the Affordable Care Act health insurance.
Services Offered To: Adults
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.