Primary Care of Southwest GA, Inc was established in 2005 and opened a Federally Qualified Community Health Center for business in Blakely, Georgia, in March 2006. In August 2007, a second site was opened in Thomasville and we opened our Midwifery Center in March of 2015 in Thomasville. PCSG welcomed a 4th location in Bainbridge in August 2015 and the 5th location in Quitman April 2017. In January 2018, PCSG opened its first school based health center at Thomas County Middle School.
PCSG is a non-profit corporation which is governed by a local board of directors made up of community members, 51% of whom are required to be active patients.
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.
