North County Health Services (NCHS) began in 1971 to serve primarily the rural areas of Ramona, Pauma Valley and San Marcos in North San Diego County, California a region commonly known as "North County". Our mission is to improve the health status of our diverse communities by providing quality healthcare that is comprehensive, affordable, and culturally sensitive.
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Services Offered
Behavioral Health - North County Health Services (NCHS) provides a myriad of behavioral health services to patients all across the North County San Diego. Treating mental health can feel overwhelming or impossible for some people, but we are here to help you through every step of the way. Mental health may be difficult to work through on your own, which is why it's important to have mental health facilities you can rely on to help improve your mental health and your quality of life from the inside out.
All of our medical staff is not only highly trained but very compassionate. We know that some conditions can be difficult to work through, especially those that are related to the mental health. Our compassionate experts can help you understand the condition and how to overcome it. Our licensed mental health experts can provide assessments, therapy options and medication management services for a broad range of mental health conditions. These services and treatment options can help to improve behavioral health and improve an individual's mental health in such a way that it can make them happier, more confident, and be able to enjoy life. Below are a few examples of the many mental health conditions that we offer services for: * Anxiety * Attention Deficit Problems * Bipolar Disorder * Chemical Dependency * Depression * Group Therapy * Mental Illness and Recovery * Pain Management * Psychotic Disorders * PTSD * Schizophrenia
Fees and Payment
NCHS offers low-cost and discounted visits for uninsured patients and participates in most insurance plans, including Medi-Cal and Medicare. Please be prepared to provide your copay for provided services at the beginning or your appointment. We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and offer flexible payment options. We will not deny you care based on your ability to pay.
This is a non profit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual LGBTQ
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.