Head Strong & Ready is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization meant to provide psycho-education and psychological services, including psychological testing, We serve low income, military, military affiliated and pubic service members and their families.
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Services Offered
PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS
We provide low cost and sliding scale psycho-educational assessments to children and adults. We can address issues such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Differences and a myriad of other possible diagnoses.
INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE, FAMILY AND CHILD THERAPY SERVICES
Veteran founded, we know how tough it can be to overcome the hidden wounds of war. We provide evidence-based psychotherapy to low income and military-affiliated individuals. We take a systems approach, using the biopsychosocial model, understanding that there are multiple facets to an issue. Specifically, we provide family, individual, couples and child therapy. Issues commonly addressed are PTSD, family dynamics, interpersonal issues, mood symptoms, anxiety, and depression. Our low fee services are not billed through insurance meaning that seeking help is completely confidential.
HEALTH ISSUES, CHRONIC PAIN, LIFE TRANSITIONS
We provide psychotherapy and assessment services to those afflicted with chronic pain and health issues. Namely, we provide surgical clearances for spinal cord stimulators, pain pumps, and bariatric surgery. In addition, we offer biofeedback services to aid in chronic pain management. Our goal is to help you live the best life you can with your health challenges.
EDUCATIONAL TESTING
We provide general intelligence testing. In addition, Dr. Lamb conducts independent educational evaluations for San Diego Unified School District. She also provides testing services for those seeking academic accommodations in higher education.
Fees and Payment
We accept Tricare and offer sliding scale fees.
Do you have a sliding fee price structure? Yes
Can clients come with or without insurance?
Yes, we only accept Tricare insurance at the moment.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale
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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.