Lincoln Community Health Center is the leader in providing accessible, affordable, high quality outpatient health care services to the medically underserved. LCHC collaborates with other community partners to strive for a goal of "100% Access and 0 Health Disparities" in the Greater Durham community. LCHC is a Joint Commission accredited facility.
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Services Offered
Behavioral Health Clinic
The Behavioral Health Clinic at Lincoln is a specialty area which focuses on mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, and substance abuse. Individual psychosocial assessments are provided with recommendations for follow up treatment which may include medications, one on one counseling, or referral into the community where patient needs may be met more appropriately.
Services provided: -Psychiatric assessments and follow up for medication monitoring for adults, adolescents, and children -Psychosocial Assessments and follow up counseling for adults -Substance Abuse Assessments and follow up treatment for adults -Case Management, referring, linking, and coordinating services within the community -Crisis Assessment and referrals for higher level of care if needed
Fees and Payment
PAYMENT IS DUE WHEN SERVICES ARE RENDERED. Payment is based on Sliding Scale, Depending on Income & Family size. Proof of Income & Family size is required.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
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.
