The mission of the Department of Health & Human Services is to meet the essential health and human needs of the people of Green Lake County.
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Services Offered
Outpatient Clinic - The outpatient clinic is staffed by an adult psychiatrist (2 days per week), a child psychiatrist (one day every other week), a full-time psychiatric nurse, and 4 outpatient therapists. The clinic also has a consulting psychologist on staff. Treatment options may include: * Brief counseling and psychotherapy * Longer term supportive psychotherapy for people with longstanding and persistent problems * Medication prescription and management
Each of the therapists brings a unique skillset and clinical perspective to the therapy office including trauma-focused counseling, cognitive behavioral therapies, dialectical behavior therapy (DPT), mindfulness training, play therapy, narrative therapy, group models, and more. Additionally, the clinic has a school-based satellite office located in the Berlin Middle School which serves middle and high school students 1 ½ days per week.
Community Support Program - The CSP program serves people with chronic, severe, and persistent mental illnesses that are at the greatest risk for admission to mental health hospitals. The CSP program utilizes the services of psychiatrists, a psychologist, nurses, and social workers to implement and oversee treatment. The program offers a variety of services including: * Medication monitoring * Assistance with activities of daily living * Linkage to community resources * Supported employment activities * Socialization skills * Symptom management * Coping techniques * Case management for co-occurring medical and substance use concerns
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse - The Behavioral Health Unit also provides AODA counseling (individual and group).
Fees and Payment
The clinic serves individuals who are uninsured through the use of a sliding fee scale as well as accepting Medicaid, Medicare, and many private insurance plans.
The CSP program is a Medicaid-funded treatment option.
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.