SBLEC is based on the belief that recovery and healing from any type of emotional imbalance and/or substance abuse is possible through the use of a well-integrated combination of therapies and services. We treat mental health and addiction in a holistic and individualized manner.
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Services Offered
Treatment is managed through a structured, educational, therapeutic and supportive process, which includes culturally competent, licensed and/or certified staff professionally skilled to address addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, impulsivity, ADHD, etc. We utilize the Matrix Model, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions and Motivational Interviewing to assist with the success of individuals. Medicated-Assisted Treatment
Medicated-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of FDA-approved medications, in combination with counseling, behavioral therapies, and evidence based practices to provide a "while-patient" approach to the treatment of substance use disorders (i.e. opiate dependency). SBLEC utilizes methadone to assist clients and have services designed and implemented to reach the following goals: - Support the recovery and stabilization - Reduce drug-related symptoms (i.e. withdrawals/cravings) - Support the integration of the client - Restore dependent individuals to their optimal level of functioning - To meet the goals discussed above, the following intervention strategies are utilized: - Daily Dosing monitoring by Board Certified Pharmacist - Nursing Services - Medical Evaluation and Follow Ups - Group & Individual Therapy - Family Education & Therapy - Drug Evaluation/Assessments
Other Services provided: - Individual & Group Therapy - Family/Couple's Counseling - Psychiatric Assessment - Medication Management - Case Management
Fees and Payment
This is a non-profit agency
Insurance accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, Peach State, Amerigroup, Care Source and WellCare for substance abuse services.
SMC utilizes a sliding fee scale based on household income and family size to determine cost of treatment.
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.