Amador County Department of Health and Human Services- Mental Health Services
Amador County Department of Health and Human Services- Mental Health Services
The Amador County Behavioral Health Department supports the overall health and well-being of clients with serious mental illness, emotional disturbances, and substance use disorders. The department is dedicated to quality and effective treatment.
Behavioral Health provides integrated recovery-oriented mental health and substance use disorder services. We also support a wellness center to meet the needs of unserved and underserved populations.
Substance Use Disorder services are available. We support a community cooperation approach, which provides alcohol/drug free alternative activities for youth including Friday Night Live/Club Live peer leadership.
Mental Health services are designed to provide strong community-based partnerships with individuals and families who are dealing with serious mental illness, including those who have co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance use disorder). Recovery-oriented services include assistance with establishing stable housing, access to physical health care, medication management, trauma-informed counseling and peer supports. Behavioral Health assists with management of mental health crises for all members of the community and arranges for inpatient or temporary residential care as appropriate.
We offer services in English and non-English. Please call our office to request information or services.
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Services Offered
Mental Health
The Mental Health Division provides high quality, accessible mental health services to county residents who have serious mental illnesses and/or emotional disturbances. Clients are served with dignity, respect and cultural competency.
- 24 Hour Crisis Intervention - Medication Management - Psychiatry Services - Case Management - Individual Psychotherapy - Group Therapy and Support - Wellness and Recovery Programs - Mobile Support Team - Coordination with Primary Care
Alcohol and Drug
The mission of the Amador County Substance Use Disorder Division is to provide a healthy community approach to reduce the harmful effects associated with substance use disorder, while being receptive to the diversity among individuals and families.
- Prop. 36 - Jail Groups - Offender Treatment Program - Teen Substance Use Disorder Progam - Pregnant and/or Parenting Women - Community Based Prevention/Education - Individual/Group Counseling
Fees and Payment
Please call the health office for more information on program costs and service eligibility.
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Do you know the reason they are not accepting clients?
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.