Coastal Behavioral Healthcare have been "Caring for Our Community" for more than 40 years by providing affordable evidence-based behavioral healthcare services to children, adolescents, adults, seniors and their families who struggle with mental health and substance abuse issues. We are serving Sarasota, Charlotte, and Lee counties.
Services Offered
Outpatient Therapy - These services include individual, group, and family treatment for mental health and/or substance abuse problems.
Womens Substance Abuse - This program offers outpatient treatment services specifically tailored to the needs of pregnant women and women with dependent children who struggle with drug and/or alcohol addiction.
Outpatient Psychiatric Services - Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication prescription and monitoring are provided by Board Certified psychiatrists or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP) supervised by Board Certified physicians.
Journeys - An outpatient adolescent drug/alcohol treatment and aftercare program that provides in home, on-site treatment and support services to Sarasota County youth.
Behavioral Health Access Center - A walk-in center in Sarasota that provides free screening and short-term counseling services to individuals and families in crisis.
Fees and Payment
In accordance with state regulations, Coastal Behavioral Healthcare is assuring that clients participate in the cost of their services. We want to help as many members of our community as we can, and while we realize that many people are facing financial challenges, everyone must contribute toward the cost of their care. This cost is based on either the type of insurance coverage you have or on household income if you have no insurance coverage.
You will need to provide proof of insurance coverage or proof of household income. We will then verify your co-pay amount or determine if you are eligible for a discounted fee, using our sliding fee scale, at that time and annually thereafter.
You will be asked for your co-pay or full fee at check-in on the date of service. Coastal accepts cash, checks, Visa or Master Card. A payment plan is available, but must be pre-arranged and approved by administration.
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.
