The mission of the Rockbridge Area Health Center is to promote the provision of high quality, comprehensive and affordable health care that is coordinated, culturally and linguistically competent, and community directed for citizens of the Rockbridge area.
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Services Offered
Behavioral Health Services - At Rockbridge Area Health Center, it is believed that a healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body. RAHC provides a full-range of behavioral health services, some of which are: * Individual counseling and psychotherapy for children 5+, teens, families, and adults * Group and couples counseling
Treatment is provided for a wide range of mental, emotional, and behavioral health concerns including: * Anxiety, worry, and panic disorders * Depression * Grief and loss * Post-traumatic stress * Substance Abuse * Alcohol abuse * Smoking cessation * Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) * Specific phobias * Relationship problems * Personal growth and well-being
Fees and Payment
RAHC offers a Sliding Fee Discount Program that may significantly reduce your healthcare costs at RAHC. This program is available to all of our patients- insured or uninsured.
This is a non profit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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