Since 1982 we've been caring for the most vulnerable populations in Tampa Bay. By integrating our child welfare, behavioral health, and homeless services, we are able to wrap our clients in the care they need and put an end to the cycle of trauma. We are pioneering treatments and services that are shaping the future of trauma-informed care and providing the best possible support to the ones who need it the most.
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Services Offered
ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Our Adult Behavioral Health services are centered on evidence-based practices and the latest research-supported interventions to restore and improve the quality of life for each individual served. These Services Offered:Adult therapy - Adult Therapy includes individual, couples', and family counseling for those affected by trauma, mental illness, or substance abuse, using evidence-based practices and the latest research-supported interventions to restore and improve the quality of life for each individual served.
Group Therapy - Facilitated by Recovery Peer Specialists or Counselors, our groups for teens and adults allow clients to share and relate to each other while learning new coping skills, life skills training, addiction supports, and more.
CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Our Children's Behavioral Health services are designed for children who have experienced trauma, including loss and grief, depression, anxiety, abuse histories and addictions. These services can be provided at our Largo Center, or even in the child's home, which often allows them to feel most comfortable.
Fees and Payment
We accept most Medicaid and Medicare plans, as well as the following commercial plans: Aetna, Humana, BCBS, AvMed, United, Ambetter, and Pinellas County Health Plan (with referral from PCP).
If you have commercial insurance, you must pay your copay and it is due at the time of service.
Sliding scale payment is available based on your income if you do not have insurance.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
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.