CCS provides quality medical, behavioral and pediatric dental services to people in Lewiston and Auburn and surrounding areas regardless of ability to pay.
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Services Offered
CCS OUTPATIENT COUNSELING
Our Outpatient Counseling program reaches you at primary care offices or in an office completely dedicated to behavioral health. All for your convenience and support.
We offer counseling services in the areas of mental health and substance abuse treatment provided by a staff of fully licensed clinical and professional counselors and licensed clinical social workers. That may sound scary but these are real people who want to help make life better for you. We have experience treating people who are working to address both mental health and substance abuse. We also host a number of counseling groups which focus on use of art as a coping skill, support in 'de-cluttering', parenting, learning coping skills through literature and 'aftercare' or on-going support after an Intensive Outpatient Program.
Available Services
Clinical Assessments and Evaluations Outpatient Treatment for Children, Teens and Adults Individual, Family, Couples and Group Therapy Substance Abuse Treatment, DEEP Certified Providers Aftercare Services Early Morning and Evening Appointments by request
Fees and Payment
Community Clinical Services (CCS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). As an FQHC we are able to provide services to qualified individuals and their families by offering: A sliding-fee discount designed to make our care more affordable to patients who are income eligible (below 200% of the poverty level). The discount is for all of our medical, pediatric dental and behavioral health services.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual LGBTQ
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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Qualifying for assistance from Maine's program usually depends on the severity of your condition and financial circumstance. Read our full guide to Maine's program.
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.