EPIC Long Island's commitment to excellence is rooted in the belief that education, training and supportive services can help all individuals reach their fullest potential. Established in 1953 by a small group of parents of children with epilepsy who were determined to see their children lead productive and satisfying lives, our founders worked tirelessly for all those with epilepsy.
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Services Offered
EPIC Long Island's Mental Health Clinic offers comprehensive therapeutic services for children and adults, families, couples and individuals and provides short and long term assistance in overcoming obstacles to positive mental health and wellness.
At EPIC Long Island, our team of experienced therapists and psychiatrists are available to help children and adults with a broad range of mental and behavioral health issues with compassion, professionalism and confidentiality. Our staff is highly effective at identifying challenges to mental health, working through underlying causes and factors influencing negative behaviors and emotions, as well chronic psychiatric conditions. With a specialty in working with traumatized patients, our staff can help victims overcome traumatic events and/or exposure to violence.
Services for children and adults are available in a private, welcoming environment that is open 6 days a week. Saturday and evening appointments are also available.
Fees and Payment
We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and other private forms of insurance. Services are available on a sliding scale, based on the client's ability to pay.
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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.