Chenango County Behavioral Health Services is committed to offering the highest quality behavioral health treatment in the most cost effective and compassionate manner while promoting hope, wellness and recovery.
Services Offered
* Individual, couples, group and family therapy * School-based prevention and counseling services * Assessment and treatment for mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders * Crisis intervention * Emotional/behavioral screenings for children and adolescents * Medication therapy * Case management for children * Forensic services * Vocational support and services * Chenango club * Single Point of Accessibility (SPOA) for adults and children * Consultation services
Fees and Payment
We accept Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance, and Self-Pay. Credit and debit cards now accepted. We have individuals available to offer assistance in determining financial responsibility.
We do not discriminate in the provision of services to an individual because the individual is unable to pay.
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.