Since 1967, Pathways, Inc., has proudly served as a community-based center for mental health care, the prevention and treatment of alcohol and other addictions, and services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Together, these services provide a network to promote the emotional health and well-being of our citizens and communities. Pathways operates more than 50 facilities in a ten-county region and continues to grow. More than 500 employees provide complete and professional services.
Services Offered
Pathways, Inc., offers a complete selection of mental health care services for individuals with emotional, mental or behavioral health problems:
Psychiatric evaluations and chemotherapy Outpatient psychotherapy Family and child treatment services Clinical services for the aged Case management services Psychological assessments
Outpatient Services
Pathways Outpatient Mental Health Services provide quality and confidential mental health care for people of all ages. We assist consumers by an array of modalities including individual counseling, school-based counseling, collateral services, intensive after-school therapy, and medication management. Brief counseling aimed at problem resolution is our focus. While any particular course of counseling may be brief, our commitment to our consumers is long term. Many people find it helpful to know that they may return in the future should other problems arise. Psychological assessments also are offered. Substance Abuse
Pathways provides professional and effective services for the prevention, intervention and treatment of alcohol and other drug abuse problems:
-A detoxification unit for individuals with-drawing from substances -Outpatient and intensive outpatient clinical services (individual and group therapy) -Inpatient residential services for male adolescent substance abusers -Assessment, education and treatment programs for driving under the influence (DUI) offenders -Strong family programs and recovery support services -Specialized services for chemically-dependent victims of domestic violence -Dual disorders services for people with severe mental illness and substance abuse diagnosis -Victim advocacy services to provide crisis intervention, hospital and court advocacy, educational programs and training for victims of rape and sexual abuse
Outpatient Addiction Services Outpatient services are available in each of the 10 counties in the Pathways service area. Services include individual, family and group counseling for alcohol and other addiction problems, educational sessions, and referral to vocational services and self-help groups. Intensive Outpatient treatment also is provided.
Intensive Outpatient Pathways' Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) meets in a group setting and is therapeutic counseling for individuals in need of a more rigorous substance abuse treatment program.
Women's Services Women's Services is a specialized treatment program focused on women and their families, combining education, intervention and primary treatment. Individual and group therapy as well as case management services are available to the women. Free child care and transportation are available upon request to assist the women in utilizing our services.
Fees and Payment
Payment for services is discussed during the admission process. Consumers may pay for the services they receive either personally or through private or public insurance programs. Administrative office staff will work to see that people receive needed services and may help develop payment plans and process claims.
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.
