Jackson Community Mental Health Center, founded in July 2003, is a Joint Commission-accredited, community-based, multi-service organization that provides comprehensive behavioral and substance-related healthcare services for dults and children in the north and northwestern sections of Miami-Dade County.
The mission of JCMHC is to build the health of the community by providing a single, high standard of quality care for the residents of Miami-Dade County. We provide services to persons across the developmental spectrum (i.e. children, adolescents, and adults). This broad spectrum service capability enables us to meet the needs of the entire family and to provide a continuum of services across the lifespan of the individual.
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Services Offered
JCMHC provides services to more than 3,000 adults and children annually, including: - Child, adolescent, and adult behavioral health and substance-related services - Case management - Individual and group therapy - Child, adolescent, and adult evaluations and medication management - Crisis stabilization and detoxification services - Assistance for individuals seeking employment and housing as part of their treatment plan
Services are available at two convenient locations tailored to meet the needs of the individuals we serve.
Fees and Payment
This is a non-profit agency
The Foundation is an approved IRS 501(c) (3) charity. All donations are tax-deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
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.