Suncoast Mental Health Center, Inc. provides best-practice and research-based assessment, counseling and supportive services to children and families in the Treasure Coast area.
Services Offered
Therapy - After intake, the assigned therapist will contact the client/family to set up the first appointment to begin therapy. Therapy is usually 1 hour per week, with at least one session per month done with the family. Therapy can be in the home, school, or office or a combination of these settings. This is based on the needs of the client/family. At times, therapeutic groups are available for the clients and families. Therapy will address mental health and/or substance abuse concerns. Suncoast has offices in 4 counties : Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River.
Fees and Payment
Many of our families depend upon the generous donations from the community.
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.
