Discovery Behavior Healthcare (DBH) delivers behavior health and wellness programs to communities throughout East Jefferson County. We have been serving this community for over 25 years and we will continuing to serve this community for years to come.
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Services Offered
Crisis and Emergency Services
Discovery Behavior Health (DBH) provides FREE crisis services to all residents of East Jefferson County. Our staff provide assistance to individuals in applying for, and receiving, appropriate behavioral health services depending on need.
Psychiatric Services
The Discovery Behavior Health (DBH) Medical Team consists of staff trained to care for the needs of geriatrics, adults and children. The team includes a Medical Director, Psychiatric ARNPs, a RN Care Manager, and LPN/MA staff with extensive experience working with individuals with psychiatric health concerns. Medication evaluation and management services are available. Consultation with Primary Care Providers is provided. Child, Youth & Family Services
The unique needs of children and their families are met through diverse services; including: individual, family support and group treatment. Our therapists work in collaboration with community support systems to offer "Wrap Around" care that promotes happy and healthy development for children. Our team consists of several Child Behavioral Health Specialists who coordinate care with schools, teachers, families, primary care providers, psychiatric staff and other service providers to foster strong support systems. Parent Education as well as Psychological Testing are also available.
School-based Behavioral Health & Substance Abuse Counseling Services
Through the generous funding and support of the citizens of Jefferson County, and in coordination with school based medical clinics, DBH counselors provide on-site services and assistance in all East Jefferson County Schools. This free service is available to all students of Jefferson County on a drop-in or referral basis. Co-occuring Disorders Treatment Services
Through the generous support of the citizens of Jefferson County, DBH provides treatment services for those Adults struggling with behavioral health and substance use issues. The program is coordinated with Safe Harbor Recovery Center to provide evidencebased, state of the art care to the communities of East Jefferson County.
Adult Outpatient Treatment
Treatment services for adults include: individual and group treatment, adult day support, as well as case management services. Our Therapists and Case Managers, Mental Health Professionals and Specialists work with each individual to identify their specific needs and identify a treatment modality that meets his/her particular needs. Each individual or family served receives an Individualized Treatment Plan, which is developed collaboratively by you and your assigned care provider. Your first appointment is usually used to identify concerns and goals, establish a diagnosis, determine whether or not our services will be helpful, and to begin formulating a Treatment Plan. Older Adult Specialized Treatment Services
Older Adult services are provided by Behavioral Health Specialists trained to address the special behavioral health needs of our Elders in our community. Through collaboration with OAAA and our local elder care facilities, DBH is able to offer therapeutic services within the homes of our senior residents. Within the comfort of their own home, seniors are able to benefit from services that would otherwise be difficult or unattainable. Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe)
Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) is designed to provide comprehensive behavioral health services and supports to Medicaid eligible individuals, up to 21 years of age, (herein referred to as "youth") with complex behavioral health needs and their families. The goal of WISe is for eligible youth to live and thrive in their homes and communities, as well as to avoid or reduce costly and disruptive out-of-home placements.
Fees and Payment
This is a non-profit agency Discovery Behavioral Healthcare is a private not-for-profit organization with 501-c-3 status. Because there are many citizens of Jefferson County that are not covered under existing State and Federal funding, DBH gratefully accepts donations to meet the basic behavioral health service needs of East Jefferson County.
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.