The mission of Northeast Kingdom Human Services is to enrich communities and enhance the ability of individuals and families to improve their lives. We have been serving the people of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom since 1960.
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Services Offered
Adult Outpatient Services - Adult outpatient mental health and substance abuse programs were integrated in 2008 in order to provide unified, holistic, and seamless access to assessment and treatment for people with co-occurring disorders. The overall objective of this integration was to provide best practices through co-occurring assessment, intervention, treatment and recovery.
Agency and community-based Services Offered:* Comprehensive co-occurring assessment on all adult outpatient clients including placement criteria * Individual, family and group therapy (dialectical behavior therapy, stress management, anger management, and Seeking Safety groups) * Intensive Outpatient Program * Psychological evaluations * Psychiatry * Medication Assisted Therapy - case management * Eldercare community and office care * Correctional services - offender re-entry, SFI, Court Rapid Intervention Response, Family Treatment Court, Federal Contract for assessment and urinalysis * CRASH School and DWI screening and assessment * Rocking Horse program * Reach Up case management and therapy
Adolescent Outpatient Services - Adolescents 12 to 19 years are provided substance abuse services including: * Co-occurring screening, assessment and evaluation * Individual and group treatment * Case management * School based intervention and support * Community assessment and treatment in collaboration with Youth Services
Fees and Payment
Outpatient and crisis services are provided on a fee-for-service basis and payment is expected at the time of service. However, we accept payment from Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance. Some insurance plans, including some Medicaid plans, are run by managed care companies. Consequently, benefit packages may vary and not all essential services will be covered. You will be billed for services your insurance company does not provide as a benefit. Individuals with no insurance will be charged our standard fees. Adjustments will be made in accordance with an individual's ability to pay. NKHS staff will fully explain billable services at your first appointment.
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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.
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