Pineland BHDD services is a public, not-for-profit community based organization that helps children, adolescents, adults and seniors who have mental illness, developmental disabilities and addiction challenges to live more full and productive lives.
With over 33 locations in our 8 county service area, Pineland is available to provide outpatient mental health counseling, acute stabilization and detoxification, psychosocial rehabilitation, peer, residential services, day and evening substance abuse treatment as well as a full range of developmental disabilities services. Pineland BHDD is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
Services Offered
Mental Health Services - Pineland's trained medical counseling, case management, and rehabilitation staff is dedicated to assessing mental health issues, treating individuals, and helping them return to their families, communities, and jobs. * Outpatient Counseling Centers are located in six counties offers a variety of behavioral health Services Offered: individual, family, group therapy, nursing, physician, community support and crisis services. * Community Integration Services provide psychiatric, phychosocial rehabilitation / peer support services, training, education and support services to adults. * Child and Adolescent Outpatient Services are offered in Pineland Counseling Centers and the SHINE Clubhouse, located in Bulloch County. The C&A program also works closely with schools and community groups to strengthen and increase the availability of services.
Developmental Disability Services * Day and Employment Services are a strong base for the variety of services offered within 8 counties. Employment for adults is offered both within the centers through contracted work and in the community through the Supported Employment Program. Training, habilitation services and case management are also offered in the home and community. Community access services help individuals be a more active member of their community. * Family/Natural Support meet individual needs within the family home to postpone out of home placement, i.e. Respite, supplies, therapies, equipment, and camp.
Addiction Services - Pineland provides comprehensive, community-based services to individuals with Substance Abuse illnesses and their families. * ASAM Level 1 Outpatient Programs provide flexible services which include assessment, individual, group and family therapy, education, relapse prevention, aftercare components, nursing and physician services. * Substance Abuse Services - John's Place - provides short-term intensive services for individuals in need of more intensive and structured residential services.
Fees and Payment
In order to serve all individuals, fees are established on a sliding scale based on family size and proof of income. Until proof of income is received, we bill 100% and then can adjust the fee when proof of income is provided. We accept Medicaid, Medicare and other third party insurance. All applicable co-pays must be paid.
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.
