Mark Twain Behavioral Health (MTBH) is a private community mental health center serving the citizens of northeast Missouri since 1975.
Services Offered
Individual, Family and Marital Counseling - Here at MTBH, clients work with an experienced counselor with the expertise and knowledge that can help problem solve and improve life. Whether experiencing depression, anxiety, a work related problem or a relationship issue, at our agency clients will find a caring and receptive therapist to help develop lasting changes in life.
Fees and Payment
MTBH accepts Missouri Medicaid, private pay, and third party insurances.
This is a non profit agency.
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.
