CenClear Services was established in 1980 as a non-profit corporation. Head Start was the original program and the program on which CenClear's comprehensive service delivery system is modeled. Through the provision of Head Start Services, it was soon realized that there were other issues that the Head Start program alone could not address. Where the community was lacking in a service, CenClear Services conceptualized and designed a program to fill the need.
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Services Offered
Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Services (BHRS)
Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Services (BHRS), formerly known as the "Wrap Around" program, is a short-term, intensive program designed to meet the social, emotional and behavioral health needs of children from birth to age 21. This program helps children and adolescents whose behavior or mental health symptoms are leading to issues at home, in school and/or in their community. The purpose of this program is to surround the child with the care and the behavioral support needed to improve their behavior and/or reduce their symptoms. This service can be provided in the home, school and/or community.
Blended Case Management (BCM)
The Blended Case Management program provides case management services to adults, children, and adolescents that are affected by mental health, emotional, developmental, and behavior issues including co-occurring. The goal is to maintain the consumer in their own community. An assigned case manager works with consumers to access, link, coordinate, and monitor needs of services as well as provide support and advocacy. Blended Case Management Services are only available to residents of Bedford, Blair, Cameron, Elk and Somerset counties.
Community and School Based Behavioral Health
CenClear's Community and School Based Behavioral Health service (CSBBH) helps children with severe emotional or behavioral problems, which are leading to issues at school, at home and in the community. This program teaches children new ways to manage their feelings and behaviors so the child is ready to learn and get along better with others.
CenClear provides a multi-faceted approach to the tasks of recovery for individuals and families that struggle with addiction and substance abuse. The goal is to provide a framework in which people can reclaim their lives. All services are designed to enhance personal strengths, improve coping skills, and to assist individuals in their recovery journey. Our Drug and Alcohol Program is a confidential program that can include individual treatment, group therapy, family therapy, Medication Assisted Treatment or a combination of individual and group sessions. Services are tailored to meet the individual needs of the individuals participating in treatment. Referrals are accepted from social service agencies, courts, schools, families, and friends.Self-referrals are also encouraged.
Family Based Mental Health Services
Family Based Mental Health (FBMH) is an in-home family therapy service. The overarching goal of this program is to keep families together. FBMH promotes family unity and works toward reducing the need for out-of-home placement such as psychiatric hospitalizations and residential treatment facilities. A wide range of services are provided by the FBMH team including but not limited to; therapeutic interventions, education and skills building, case management, and family support services. This program is voluntary and time limited to generally not more than 32 weeks depending on the needs of the family. The highly intensive program also offers a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week Hospital Diversion/Crisis Stabilization component available to the families.
Mental Health Outpatient Services
CenClear offers mental health outpatient services for children, adolescents and adults. CenClear's services are tailored to meet the needs of each individual. Those in need of more sessions are able to receive them through CenClear. Those needing fewer sessions can have their needs met as well. At CenClear our therapists realize the impact trauma can have on clients, they recognize the signs of trauma and respond to it appropriately through a trauma-informed approach. Services offered through MHOP vary based on location.
Therapy available includes: Individual Therapy Family Therapy Group Therapy Intensive Outpatient Therapy (meeting 3 or more times a week) Also available are: Psychological Evaluations Psychiatric Evaluations
Fees and Payment
Accepts Medical Assistance Card (If child does not have MA card, she/he may be eligible for one if an evaluation yields a qualifying disability)
CCS is a private non-profit corporation.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono 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.