Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services (DCBHS), through its primary divisions, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Developmental Services, provides a variety of programs to the residents of Dickenson County, Virginia.
It is the mission of DCBHS to provide quality behavioral services close to home that enables our residents to share in all that life has to offer.
Even in the midst of such natural splendor, individuals often find themselves in need of professional assistance in order to deal effectively with the challenges of life. DCBHS can help.
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Services Offered
Outpatient Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
The experienced clinical services team at Dickenson County Behavioral Health provides personalized outpatient mental health and substance abuse services at our Clinical Services Building. Services include Individual, Group, Family and Marriage Therapy.
Fees and Payment
There is a fee for services. This may be covered by an individual's medical insurance, or based on individual circumstances; the standard cost for services may be adjusted to their ability to pay. All persons within Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services catchment area are eligible for psychiatric and/or substance abuse services regardless of ability to pay.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale
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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.