Bridgeway's primary focus is on the needs and desires of the consumer; the development of innovative ways to achieve consumer goals, the removal of barriers that hinder access to services, and the continuous enhancement of the quality of our services and the quality of life of the people we serve.
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Services Offered
Outpatient Services Bridgeway's Outpatient Services provide services to all persons referred who are experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges that are impacting their ability to functioning and reside in the Bridgeway service area. Bridgeway provides a continuum of care with a philosophy of serving persons based on their needs in the least restrictive level of care. Bridgeway provides the following mental health recovery Services Offered:Individual Counseling Group Counseling Community Support Services Psychiatric Services Medication Monitoring
Psychiatric Services Psychiatric services are available in Henry, Knox, Warren and McDonough counties in Illinois. Psychiatric services are provided both face to face as well as through tele-psychiatry. Referrals to the psychiatrist are determined based on a comprehensive assessment completed by a qualified mental health professional. Substance Abuse Bridgeway Substance Abuse Services are committed to the overall agency mission of providing an array of diversified, measurable, high-quality services to individuals and families in need. These services are designed to assist and empower people in maximizing their potential; for personal development and growth in all areas of functioning by preventing, reducing and/or eliminated alcohol and drug abuse issues.
Intervention and Substance Abuse services are offered in a five county area (Knox, Henry, Warren, Henderson and McDonough) in West Central Illinois.
Specific services offered include: Evaluation/Intake Individual Counseling Outpatient Group Therapy Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOT) Women's Services Adolescent Services Insight Program Relapse Prevention Services Co-Occurring Services
Crisis Services Crisis intervention services is a specialized program that provides crisis mental health services for all ages, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to residents in Henderson, Henry, Knox and Warren counties in Illinois and Lee, Des Moines and Van Buren counties in Iowa. Screening, Assessment and Support Services (SASS) SASS is available 24 hours a day, every day, to provide pre-admission screening and assessment to children and adolescents (under age 21) who are at immediate risk of causing harm to themselves and/others, are experiencing a severe emotional and/or behavioral crisis, and are in need of psychiatric hospitalization. Developmental Disability Services Our primary goal is to create opportunities for people with disabilities and we believe that all people, regardless of their disability, have the right to enjoy the same full range of life experiences that others in the community enjoy. We believe that each person who desires to live, learn and work in their community can do so and be successful.
Our Developmental Disability Services focus on the primary life areas of living, learning and working. We provide a full range of developmental disability services in multiple service sites in west central Illinois and southeastern Iowa.
Fees and Payment
To initiate services, you will meet with a Central Intake Specialist who will review information including collecting basic personal and financial information. As a result of this meeting, you will be informed of your financial responsibilities for services and be asked to sign consent for services based on an assessment of your ability to pay. In addition, the Central Intake Specialist will discuss obtaining your signed consent related to receiving Department of Human Services funded services, if applicable.
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.