ur team of Behavioral Health Consultants or BHCs use behavioral science to help our patients develop a plan to improve their overall health as well as to support them in living a meaningful life. Today, CHCW is the medical home for more than 30,000 people in central Washington. We provide comprehensive care for all ages, regardless of the ability to pay. Our patients receive preventive services, care for acute and chronic illness, and care in our clinics, hospitals and other sites. We provide prenatal and obstetric services in Yakima and Kittitas Counties.
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Services Offered
Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) - At Community Health of Central Washington we offer PCBH services. Our team of Behavioral Health Consultants or BHCs use behavioral science to help our patients develop a plan to improve their overall health as well as to support them in living a meaningful life! Our PCBH services differ from other behavioral health services in that our BHCs are a regular part of your primary care team and communicate regularly with your primary care provider (PCP). Your PCP and BHC work side by side to deliver cutting edge healthcare services. We're proud of our team of dedicated professionals and feel that they make a significant contribution to the welfare of our patients.
Fees and Payment
We accept most insurance and offer a sliding scale program for those who qualify, we're also a nonprofit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults 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.