SCAMHC is a 501c3 organization providing an array of services to mentally ill, substance abuse, and developmentally disabled individuals in Butler, Coffee, Covington and Crenshaw Counties. We serve approximately 4500 persons annually. Our ability to meet the needs of the uninsured is limited without the assistance of philanthropic agencies and local government support.
We are considered quasi-governmental since we are established by local governmental entities: Butler, Coffee, Covington and Crenshaw Counties; Cities of Opp, Florala, Andalusia, Red Level, Greenville, Brantley, Luverne, Elba, and Enteprise
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Services Offered
Substance Abuse Services
South Central Alabama Mental Health Center, Substance Abuse Services Division, provides a continuum of services for adults who suffer from abuse and dependency to alcohol and other drugs: Court Referral Education Program classes (formerly known as DUI school), Substance Abuse Adult Outpatient Program (SA-OP), and First Step. Outpatient Services
Adult Outpatient Services Offered:The South Central Alabama Mental Health Center (SCAMHC) has an Outpatient program in each of our four counties. Adult Outpatient is considered the least restrictive treatment setting that SCAMHC has to offer. In order to meet the needs of those presenting for outpatient counseling services, SCAMHC has moved to a group counseling modality utilizing short-term or as needed individual therapy/counseling.
Individuals may request services in the county in which they reside or can choose to seek services in any county that they wish. Transportation is not provided.
-Intake -Individualized treatment planning/goal setting -Basic living skills training -Medication monitoring and administration -Physician/medical assessments -Individual and Group Therapy -Family therapy -Family support -Crisis Intervention
Referrals for programs offering a higher level of care, including In-Home treatment, Case Management, Day Rehabilitation, and Residential Care
Fees and Payment
*South Central accepts all types of insurance. However, it depends on your individual policy whether your insurance will cover the services offered by South Central. We will be glad to contact your insurance company for you regarding your coverage.
*South Central Alabama Mental Health Center is a public, non-profit corporation. The Center receives some public funding through the Alabama Department of Mental Health and local governments of Butler, Coffee, Covington, and Crenshaw counties, but that funding provides only a part of the financial support needed to operate the Center. The balance must come from the individuals who receive services. Fees for services are assessed on an "ability to pay" basis. No consumer will be denied services based upon their inability to pay.
*Payment for services is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been made.
*All persons regardless of insurance, Medicaid, Medicare or third party insurance are eligible for a discount based on annual income, family size and will receive a determination of the self-pay fee at the time of the initial visit. For individuals with insurance, deductibles and co-insurance are not subject to your discounted rate. You will be billed at the discounted rate for non-covered services or partially paid claims. A minimum fee of $25 is charged for the initial visit. The Discounted Fee Scale is reviewed annually.
Services Offered To: Adults
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.