We are here to help you overcome life's challenges when they feel overwhelming. We support patients with problems caused by stress, mental illness, chronic health conditions, and the challenges of trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Our counseling and psychiatric services help you go in the right direction one step at a time. Our counselors, psychiatrists, medical providers and case managers work together to fine tune treatments to fit your goals and support your progress. Our program is confidential and focuses on teaching, promoting and supporting behaviors that will make you feel better. We often help patients cope with common mental illnesses and conditions such as depression and anxiety. As a community-based healthcare provider serving people of all ages and walks of life, we are committed to helping you feel better by providing medical, dental and behavioral care in Mendocino and Lake Counties. The mission of MCHC Health Centers is to provide the highest quality healthcare for everyone in our communities. We help ensure primary healthcare is available to all who seek it in Lake and Mendocino Counties. We base decisions on our core values: excellence, access, community and compassion.
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* Learning to cope with newly diagnosed chronic diseases * Counseling * Promotion of Behavior Change * Referrals to the appropriate level of mental health and substance abuse programs
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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.