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South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority
The Louisiana State Legislature established the South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority (SCLHSA) through Act 449 to provide administration, management and operation of mental health, addictive disorders, and developmental disability services to the residents of Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary, and Terrebonne parishes.
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Services Offered
Mental Health Services Offered:Behavioral Health Assessments- Determines the level of care and individualized treatment needs. Individual Therapy- Utilizes evidence-based techniques focused on the client's identified in the individualized treatment plan. Marriage and Family Therapy- Utilizes evidence-based techniques focused on teaching skills for healthier marriage and family relationships. Group Therapy- Utilizes evidence-based practices focused on building and practicing recovery support skills for the special populations including: -Addictive Disorders -Mental Health -Co-Occurring -Gender Specific -Adolescent -LGBTQ
Psychiatric Evaluations- Determines the diagnosis and the medication needed to help the client accomplish a recovery lifestyle. Medication Management- Visits to monitor and/or adjust the client's medication regimen to reduce mental health symptoms. Crisis Intervention- Risk assessment, triage and the appropriate interventions for acute psychiatric and/or substance abuse needs in an effort to maintain the client in the least restrictive environment. Certified Peer Support Specialist Services- Provides skill building sessions, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) group, referral assistance and other support services to clients in each of the Behavioral Health Centers. Psychological Testing- Utilizes standardized testing to assist the treatment team with differential diagnosis, and in determining levels of psychological functioning including cognitive ability, intellectual functioning, achievement, learning disorders, psychological disorders, personality dynamics, and attention problems. Anger Management Services- An assessment and anger management screening tool will be utilized to determine the appropriate level of care needed. If client meets the criteria for education or treatment of Anger Management, he/she will be enrolled. Anger Education Program- This program consists of 2 sessions (4 total hours) focused on defining anger, identifying problematic anger, exploring myths of anger and anger as a habitual response pattern, identifying personal events/cue for anger responses, and developing an anger control plan. Individuals successfully completing the Anger Management Education Program will receive a certificate. Anger Treatment Program- This is a 16-week evidenced-based program that utilizes group and individual sessions to teach core concepts and skills necessary to successfully manage anger, develop self-control over thoughts and actions, and utilize various strategies needed to cope with feelings of anger functionally. The program requires an individual to attend 4 individual sessions and 12 group sessions to receive a certificate of completion. Parent Management Training- Evidence-based intervention for children under 8 years old aimed at reducing symptoms of Disruptive Behavioral Disorders (DBDs). Child-Parent Psychotherapy- Evidence-based intervention designed for working with children from birth through age 6 who have experienced a traumatic event. Youth Post Traumatic Disorder- Evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy for 7-18 year old children and adolescents experiencing trauma-related symptoms and involves caregivers.
Fees and Payment
SCLHSA is obligated to collect all patient responsibility balances. If a patient's insurance policy has provisions such as deductibles, co-insurance, or co-payments, these are provisions that have been agreed to between the patient and the insurance carrier. SCLHSA cannot legally discount fees after their submission on the patient's behalf to the insurance carrier.
Additionally, for those Medicare patients that may have any medical services that are eligible under Medicare, SCLHSA is legally obligated to collect the patient responsibility co-insurance, co-payment or deductible under the terms of the anti-kickback laws. Recipients of Developmental Disabilities Supports are not billed.
SCLHSA does offer discounts for services depending on family size and income. Proof of income is required. SCLHSA Developmental Disabilities Supports do not require insurance coverage of the individual.
Fees are based on your income and the number of dependents. You will be informed of your financial responsibility prior to your initial session. SCLHSA accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, other third party payments and self pay. There are no costs for applying for, or receiving Developmental Disability Supports.
SCLHSA accepted Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, other third party payments and self pay. SCLHSA Developmental Disability Supports do not require insurance coverage of the individual.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
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.
