Piedmont Access to Health Services, Inc. ("PATHS") is a non-profit 501c3 organization with a mission to provide exceptional healthcare. PATHS' vision is to be a catalyst for change in our community that makes a healthy life possible for everyone
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Services Offered
Behavioral Health Services
PATHS offers a full range of outpatient behavioral health services to patients of PATHS' Community Medical Centers. We understand that caring for one's mental health is as important as caring for your physical health. We also recognize that quality mental health care should be accessible to people from all income brackets. For this reason, we accept most insurances as well as offer sliding scale fees for our services for those with no insurance.
Fees and Payment
PATHS is currently accepting new patients at all sites and accepts all forms of insurance - including Medicare and Medicaid. Sliding Fee Scales and other special programs are dependent on the revenues generated from providing care to patients with insurance.
PATHS services are not free. Special payment options (sliding fee scales, etc.) are available for those who qualify, but all patients will be required to pay a nominal fee (at minimum) or according to their health insurance's copay/deductible
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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.
