Mental Health Cooperative is a story of hope, where science and a belief in human potential come together to form a very special place. We are passionate about supporting adults with serious mental illnesses and children struggling with emotional/behavioral challenges using unique and innovative approaches.
MHC exists to engage, enlighten, and empower individuals and families with behavioral health issues to live healthier lives. By providing integrated care for the whole person, everyone can experience hope and live a full life in the community.
Services Offered
Mental Illness - Mental illness affects a person's ability to work, socially interact, emotionally connect and care for themselves. Most of the individuals we help suffer from conditions caused by brain disorders that are very treatable. Their lives may be far from ordinary, but actors, musicians, athletes, and writers experience emotional and mental health issues just like the rest of us. The number of celebrities who are talking about their own experience of mental health problems is a positive move away from people being embarrassed or frightened to discuss mental health. * Intensive Care Management * Psychiatric Services * Counseling Services
Fees and Payment
MHC is solely dedicated to serving those who are struggling with the dual effects of serious behavioral health challenges as well as poverty. That is why we welcome all TennCare plans. We also have programs available for those without insurance who meet financial guidelines including CoverKids. MHC does not discriminate in the provision of services to an individual (i) because the individual is unable to pay; (ii) because payment for those services would be made under Medicare, Medicaid, or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); or (iii) based upon the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation. MHC uses a fee schedule to ensure no one who is unable to pay will be denied access to services.
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.
