Antelope Valley Community Clinic's (AVCC) mission is to enhance the well-being of the community by providing comprehensive, high-quality health care services including prevention and education with special emphasis on the medically underserved and low-income populations.
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Services Offered
Mental Health We can help you with: Sadness Anxiety History of trauma Loss and grief Relationship problems Poor self-esteem Emotional instability Maladaptive behavioral problems
We can provide: An initial evaluation to assess symptoms, severity, diagnoses, treatment needs, and appropriate level of care One on one individual therapy with a licensed social worker or psychologist Couples counseling Community resources
Drug, Alcohol and Opioid Detox Services Residential treatment (inpatient) of drug or alcohol addiction is often more successful than outpatient care. Being in a program 24 hours a day, 7 days a week may seem daunting, but this sober environment is essential to battling drug or alcohol addiction. People who go through residential treatment have a better chance of getting to long-term recovery and staying healthy.
Medication Detox Treatment Program (MAT) Recovery Begins with Detox let us help. The first vital step on the journey to recovery & sobriety is detox; through a carefully designed medication-assisted detox system, you can safely rid your body of the harmful toxins and poisons. We provide 24-hour care & monitoring under the supervision of trained medical professionals. Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program Healthy Nutrition Meals - Participants are provided a health-conscious diet further promote their return to health. Discharge Planning - Our high-quality state of the art care assures a safe and comfortable detox experience with concurrent programming that prepares the patient for a seamless transition to the next level of care. Harm Reduction - Staff is specially trained in risk reduction and support for continued healing. Co-occurring & Dual Diagnosis Treatment - Licensed clinicians provide collaborative treatment to begin healing all impairments simultaneously. Outpatient Detox Treatment Program (MAT)/(IOP) We offer a safe and effective way to detox from drugs/alcohol. Detox is overseen by Dr. Derrick Smith, a physician who specializes in detoxification, addiction medicine, and pain management. Not all clients come into treatment with the same addiction.
Fees and Payment
Everyone is eligible to receive AVCC services. We accept MediCal, MediCal HMO, Medicare and private insurance. For the uninsured, a sliding fee scale is available based on your income. Our health care guides provide on-site MediCal or Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment assistance.
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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.