Columbia County Mental Health Center is dedicated to serving the residents of our county struggling with a variety of mental health disorders. Our compassionate, experienced team provides the highest level of care in a relaxing, encouraging and patient-centered environment. Columbia County Mental Health Center strives to connect with each person and guide them to a happy, healthy life.
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Services Offered
Children Services
We offer a comprehensive assessment of mental health/substance use needs.
Services for our established clients include: - Individual and Family therapy - Group therapy - Psychiatric evaluation - Medication Management - Psychological Testing - Health Monitoring - limited services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities - Referrals to community support services
Adult Services
Services for our clients include: - Individual, Couples and Family therapy - Group therapy - Psychiatric evaluation - Medication Management - Psychological Testing - Health Monitoring - Anger Management - Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities - Referrals to community support services - Tobacco Cessation Services
Fees and Payment
Accepts Insurance We accept checks, cash, and all major credit cards. If you do not have health insurance, it is Columbia County's goal to assist our residents with establishing a quality healthcare plan. Sliding scale fee based on income.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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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.