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Donaldsonville MH Outreach Clinic
The mission of Capital Area Human Services (CAHS) is to facilitate person-centered recovery by empowering people of all ages with behavioral health needs and developmental disability challenges to strengthen relationships, establish independence, and enhance their ability to improve their physical health and emotional wellbeing.
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Services Offered
Adult Mental Health & Addiction Adult behavioral health services provide an integrated approach to recovery from mental illness, addictive disorders, or co-occurring disorders; managing behavioral health conditions in a safe and stable environment. Children and Adolescent Emotional Health & Substance Abuse Adolescent emotional health and substance abuse services provide integrated outpatient behavioral health and addictive disorders services for children birth through 18 years and their families to improve overall functioning.
Prevention Services We are committed to fostering prevention-oriented communities that contribute to healthier living at all stages of life. Prevention programs and priorities in the Capital Area region include tobacco-free living, preventing drug abuse and underage alcohol use, healthy eating, active living, reproductive health, mental and emotional well-being and violence-free living.
Developmental Disabilities Services CAHS is the single point of entry for people with developmental disabilities seeking government funded comprehensive services in the home or community. A developmental disability can present special challenges for individuals and their families. We provide information, individualized service planning, and/or referrals to promote development, dignity and independence. All clinic services are available to clients with developmental disabilities for those who qualify.
Support and Other Services * Preventive, Primary & Behavioral Healthcare Coordination * Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT) Program: Co-Location of Addiction and Behavioral Services in Prenatal Care. * Wellness Services * Emergency and Disaster Preparedness * Behavioral Health Emergency Services Continuum * Peer Supported Coordinated Services *Post-Incarceration Service Coordination * Nurse Family Partnership
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Faith-Based 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.