Northeast Delta HSA serves citizens diagnosed with major mental illness, developmental disabilities and addictive disorders in these 12 northeastern Louisiana parishes: Caldwell, East Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, and West Carroll.
Outpatient Mental Health Counseling - Individuals struggling with behavioral health issues, or have received a diagnosis such as depression, bipolar disorder or anxiety ranging from mild to severe can receive Individual/Group Counseling that includes a number of approaches such as supportive therapy, psychoeducation, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Outpatient Services for Addictive Disorders:
*The Intensive Outpatient Program provides addictive disorder treatment for nine hours per week in a group setting for six weeks * The Outpatient Program provides addictive disorder treatment for two hours per week for about six weeks * The Aftercare Program provides one hour per week for an indefinite period of time * A one-day DWI program for a first offense DWI
Fees and Payment
We accept most private insurance plans, such as: Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, United Behavioral Health Care (OPTUM), United Health Care, ATENA, Benefit Management, Humana, Cigna, and CHAMPVA.
Although we accept most private insurance, please be sure to contact your insurance company to make sure the services you need are covered under your plan. Insurance is not required to receive services. We will accept patients who meet eligibility requirements. Client fees are based on income and number of dependents.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale
Were You Able To Make an Appointment?
One quick last question. Who was seeking counseling today?
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.
