Here at Lawrence County Health Department, we have a long tradition of providing quality medical care and health related services to Lawrence County and surrounding areas. With four locations and over sixty employees, we are proud to offer a wide variety of services to everyone in our community.
We are an accredited community mental health program that assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages. We work diligently enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers and communities. Some of what we provide: * Mental Health Assessments * Individual and Group Counseling * Family and Couples Counseling * Child and Adolescent Counseling * Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling * DUI Evaluation and Risk Education * Outpatient Psychiatry * Medication Management and monitoring * Psychosocial Rehabilitation * Mental Health Crisis Counseling * Domestic Violence Counseling * Referral Services
Fees and Payment
We do offer a sliding fee scale. Make sure to bring your current Insurance cards, any copayments, proof of income, and current medication list for each appointment. We now also accept Medicaid for Substance Abuse services.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicaid
Were You Able To Make an Appointment?
One quick last question. Who was seeking counseling today?
Do you know the reason they are not accepting clients?
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.
