Mental Health Association in Passaic County assists many families and individuals conquer the challenges of mental illness. For the last three decades, we have been helping people change their lives by providing high quality, free services to help our community in need, restore order, wellness, and confidence to their lives.
The mission of the MHAPC is to serve children, adults and families affected by mental illness through support services, education, and advocacy. We are dedicated to increasing public awareness and understanding of mental health issues and enhancing mental health services in Passaic County. MHAPC acts to ensure that every person in Passaic County with a mental illness receives prompt and appropriate treatment in the most therapeutic, least restrictive setting closest to home.
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Services Offered
Family Advocate Program - Family Advocates are now working at the St. Mary's Psychiatric Screening Center located in the city of Passaic. St. Mary's Psychiatric Screening Center operates the Involuntary Unit for Passaic County and conducts the largest number of screening in the county. Family Advocates are working directly with St. Mary's staff in order to provide support for family members. All Family Advocates are trained to listen, provide support and act as mentors.
Outpatient Counseling Services - At the Mental Health Association in Passaic County, we understand that the decision to seek counseling services is not an easy one. The stigma of mental illness can make us hesitate to get help we need. Many of us often try to ignore emotional and psychological challenges in hopes that they will improve on their own. Unfortunately, in many cases, time alone is not enough. A problem may become more pronounced and lead to other difficulties.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) in Passaic County - Do you suffer from depression or a mood disorder? Do you know of someone who does? Are you looking for a place to find support and understanding? If so, please join us Mondays from 6:30-8 pm or Wednesdays from 1-2:30 pm. Light refreshements will be served, and friends and family are welcome.
Involuntary Outpatient Commitment Program - IOC provides court ordered mental health monitoring, intensive case management and assistance to mental health consumers who have been resistant to and have had difficulty engaging in outpatient treatment. The goal of IOC is to assist consumers to live safely in the community, to avoid repeated inpatient hospitalizations and or incarcerations, and to ensure they have access to comprehensive outpatient services. Through a court ordered treatment plan, consumers have the opportunity to better engage in consistent, ongoing treatment and to ultimately graduate to less restrictive mental health services.
Fees and Payment
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Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale 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.