Since 1982, Glenns Ferry Health Center, Inc. dba Desert Sage Health Centers has delivered quality care for communities in Elmore and Owyhee Counties. DSHC was incorporated and has grown its primary and behavioral health care services adding dental services in 2004 to meet the needs of the communities. DSHC is a non-profit private corporation, governed by a Board of Directors who volunteer their time and effort to make quality health care available to all. DSHC health center sites are FTCA Deemed Health Care facilities.
Services Offered
Behavioral Health Providers Our behavioral health providers are committed to your health and your success.
Fees and Payment
DSHC does provide a sliding fee scale for those who qualify. A minimum payment is due at the time of check-in. Any additional charges are collected at check-out. If you require a payment arrangement, please contact Patient Accounts prior to your visit.
DSHC is a preferred provider with most insurance carriers.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
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.
