Delta Counseling Associates, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit corporation that provides a comprehensive range of behavioral healthcare services to the more than eight-thousand residents who live in the five counties of extreme Southeast Arkansas. Including Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha and Drew counties.
Each of our facilities have a professional and friendly support staff consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed counselors, CIS specialists, RN's and LPN's. Our caring, professional counselors provide knowledge and expertise in the treatment of mental illnesses and can help individuals cope with the stress of everyday life.
Services Offered
Outpatient Mental Health The outpatient mental health program constitutes the largest direct service component of our company. Outpatient therapy for most clients is a time-limited, goal-oriented therapeutic process designed to assist them in conquering a present obstacle in their lives and to equip them with the resources they will need in order to conquer similar problems on their own in the future.
Our outpatient program is available at each of the six service locations, with licensed professionals able to provide the following types of Services Offered: Initial intake and treatment planning; pre-care screening and diagnostic services; individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults; group therapy for children, adolescents, and adults; marriage counseling; family therapy; psychological and psychiatric evaluations; and medication evaluation and maintenance.
Fees and Payment
Our company is required to charge fees for the mental health services that we deliver. Often, the cost of these services can be covered by private or group insurance or by other "third party" reimbursement sources. Our company does accept assignment of insurance benefits for most major insurance programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. Clients are expected to pay their portion of those fees that are not covered by insurance, (e.g., deductibles and co-payments, etc.).
Although every effort will be made to arrive at and collect a reasonable fee for the services we provide, no one will ever be denied needed services because of a legitimate inability to pay for them.
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.
