Our major service component is the provision of community mental health services to children, families, and adults through sponsorship of two large mental health clinics in Jackson Heights and Sunnyside. In recent years we have greatly increased our community involvement by expanding our clinical services into over 10 NYC public schools, where we provide consulting services to staff and counseling services to children and parents. All our mental health services are regulated and licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health.Mental Health is our greatest resource. It enables us to maintain relationships, engage in work, take care of our physical health and contribute to society. At Mental Health Providers of Western Queens, Inc., our mission is to help each individual reach and maintain their highest level of functioning. Our programs are organized around this principle. We are dedicated to being a resource for good in our community in an open and receptive manner.
Services Offered
* Adult Psychotherapy * Child Psychotherapy * Adolescent Psychotherapy * Psychiatric Evaluation/ Consultation * Medication Management * Marriage and Family Therapy * Group Therapy * Psychological Assessment * Community Outreach * Educational Groups
Fees and Payment
Our fees are moderate, based on a sliding scale. Medicaid, Medicare and most major insurance carriers are accepted. Health plans participation varies. Some of the insurances accepted
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
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.
