St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority provides public mental health services and supports to adults with mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders with a focus on integrated health care and recovery.
In order to best fulfill the needs of persons served, staff are trained in many different evidence-based and promising practices. Individuals are offered customized treatment opportunities focused on their specific recovery needs.
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Services Offered
St. Clair County CMH provides public services to eligible: -Adults with mental illness -Children with serious emotional disturbance -Adults & children with intellectual/developmental disabilities -Adults & children with co-occurring mental health & substance use disorders
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is a program developed by the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Mental Health First Aid has been extensively evaluated and is proven to reduce stigma connected to mental illness.
Mental Health First Aid - Adult The adult MHFA curriculum teaches how to provide initial support to adults who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. Participants will learn about the prevalence of mental illness, potential warning signs and risk factors for various illnesses. a 5-step action plan to help an individual in crisis connect to professional care, and resources available to help someone with a mental health problem. *Mental Health First Aid - Youth The youth MHFA curriculum teaches how to provide initial support to adolescents who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. This training is geared toward adults who regularly interact with youth - teachers, coaches, mentors, parents, etc. Participants will learn about adolescent development, signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in young people, where and how to get help when a young person is developing a mental illness, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.
Fees and Payment
St. Clair County Community Mental Health is the mental health and substance use "safety net" for residents with low income who have Medicaid or who qualify for other public insurance plans.
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.