Established in 1966, the Health Department is an experienced human services and social well-being provider in Kendall County. Because of the unique structure of the Health Department, many services are available to community members. The mission of the Kendall County Health Department is to promote physical health, mental health, environmental health, protect the community's health, prevent disease, and promote family economic self-sufficiency through both person based services and population based programs.
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Services Offered
KCHD Outpatient Mental Health Services deliver comprehensive and holistic treatment designed to meet diverse needs of the child, adolescent, and adult populations. Services are strength focused, recovery driven, and vary in intensity depending on individual need. KCHD takes an integrated approach in all service endeavors, so that individuals with multiple diagnostic features may be served.
KCHD clinicians consistently explore ongoing linkage with other community based ancillary services, while providing the individual with on-site mental health and substance abuse treatment. Services include, but are not limited to, individual, group, and family counseling; as well as psycho-education.
KCHD Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Clinicians provide comprehensive mental health services to Kendall County residents of all ages and economic status. Individual, marital, family, and group treatment services are available; as well as psychological testing and psychiatric services.
Fees and Payment
Payment options of both Private Insurance for all individuals and a Sliding Fee for those residing, working, or going to school in Kendall County are available.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: LGBTQ
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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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.