For more than 55 years, Clifton Behavioral Healthcare in Passaic County has been the place to turn for those who are uncertain where to turn next.
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Services Offered
Comprised of Board-certified psychiatrists and APNs who specialize in care for both adults and children; master's-level and state-licensed clinicians; nursing staff and bilingual speaking staff, our professional multidisciplinary team is dedicated to helping clients help themselves.
We provide assistance for life's challenges such as: * Depression and other major mental illnesses * School or work difficulties * Bereavement * Family conflict * Divorce * Caregiving for an older adult * Adolescent stressors * Parenting * Couples issues * Anger management
Programs include: * Individual and Family Therapy * Adult Psychotherapy * Child Psychiatry * Support Groups
Groups include: * Women's Support * Men's Support * Mood Support * Grief Support * Breakfast Club/Socialization Group * Social Skills Group (8- to 11-year-olds), 6-week cycles
Fees and Payment
We accept Medicaid and Medicare along with most major private insurance providers. We also accept clients into our program who do not have insurance coverage.
This is a non profit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual LGBTQ
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.