InterCommunity, Inc. is a nonprofit community health center dedicated to providing same-day access to quality primary care, mental health care and addiction recovery services to members of the Greater Hartford community. InterCommunity treats thousands of adults, children and families each year, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay for services. We offer patients immediate access to superior integrated care that addresses all of their health needs in a safe, supportive environment where they can heal, recover and maintain their health over time. Most importantly, we treat every patient with the kind of care and respect that everyone deserves, and we have done this for over 40 years.
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Services Offered
InterCommunity recognizes that many of life's challenges can arrive at any age and stage of life. Integrating care across our 3 main divisions, Primary Care, Mental Health and Addiction Services, we are here to support those who walk through our doors with caring and dedicated staff.
Adult Mental Health Services
InterCommunity's adult mental health outpatient services are located in Hartford and East Hartford. We offer same-day appointments, and convenient "Walk-In Assessment" hours let you get started on healing when you're ready. Our team of experienced clinical staff offers initial assessments, individual, family and group therapy, Intensive Outpatient Services (IOP), and medication management to those over the age of 18 who are struggling with a wide range of issues including: - response to major life events, such as a recent death or medical diagnosis - depression - anxiety - co-occurring disorders ( mental health and substance use issues) - dealing with the effects of past or current trauma - grief and loss - severe and prolonged mental illness
Children's Mental Health Services
InterCommunity's Outpatient Psychiatric Children's Clinic serves children ages 3-18 and their families. The Children's Clinic is conveniently located on the bus line at 287 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06118. We accept most insurances, both state and private.
The Children's Clinic is open: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
The Children's Clinic provides an extensive array of services, including: - Diagnostic evaluations - Individual, group, and family therapy - Medication management services
The Children's Clinic also provides consultation to schools and other agencies involved with the child and family, as well as trainings and workshops for schools and other agencies upon request. The Clinic celebrates the cultural diversity of all children and now has five bilingual clinicians available.
Addiction Recovery Services
For over 40 years, InterCommunity has had the mission of providing accessible, timely, responsive, and high quality care to people who are seeking to recover from the effects of addictive disorders. In the intervening years we have developed a range of services and supports with the goal of helping people not just recover but to thrive.
Fees and Payment
- InterCommunity has long served persons who are without health insurance and may lack any source of income. Many persons served are already enrolled in HUSKY/Medicaid or are eligible for Medicaid and/or Medicare or comparable entitlements. - InterCommunity will assist clients in applying for any entitlements for which they may be eligible. - Some InterCommunity services are directly supported by grants from DMHAS - thus there may be no cost to the client. - If your loved one has personal health insurance that does not accept services provided by InterCommunity you will be assisted in locating providers that accept your insurance coverage.
Anyone age 18 and older can access our Adult Outpatient Clinics at our 2 locations in Hartford and East Hartford. We accept clients no matter where they live. We accept all insurance and have a sliding scale for reimbursement.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual LGBTQ
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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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.
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