We believe that behavioral health and physical health are inter-related. It has been proven that providing behavioral healthcare in a primary medical care setting is cost effective and can lead to improved client health outcomes. The counselors on staff at HealthFirst are available to meet with you confidentially regarding individual, couple or family issues. Our licensed clinical social workers and psychologists offer services as an integral part of the HealthFirst Patient Centered Medical Home approach. We're offering comprehensive healthcare services in eight different Colorado facilities spanning three counties; Pueblo, Huerfano, and Las Animas.
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Services Offered
* Adult Services - Services are offered and customized for every client throughout their life cycle. Special services for adults' wellness and healthcare are geared to the individual client's needs.
* Child and Family Services - HealthFirst is a family practice and we recognize that children of different ages have varying healthcare needs. We have staff available to assist parents with family and child health issues.
* Social Services - HealthFirst has social workers on staff in each location who are available to provide case management and outreach services to all HealthFirst clients and to an extended group of people connected to HealthFirst through the interagency teams of the Caring Community Network of the Twin Rivers. This group functions both independently and collectively to perform outreach functions that help all individuals in the community gain access to any of the agencies in the Integrated Delivery Network (IDN).
Fees and Payment
You don't need health insurance to get care at HealthFirst and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. Client Navigators are on staff and available to help review your current status and options under the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, NH Health Protection Program, and/or HealthFirst Sliding Fee Discount Program.
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.