Gateway Community Health Center, Inc. is a community health center funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Center serves all residents in the Texas counties of Webb, Zapata, and Jim Hogg.
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Services Offered
Behavioral Health - The primary purpose of the psychotherapy is to provide assessment and treatment of different mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, bereavement and other issues. Counselors serve to provide a safe, nurturing, yet challenging environment where change can be initiated, problems can be solved and wounds can be healed. Psychotherapy helps give patients the tools to solve their problems and teaches patients how to deal with difficulties and overcome situations. Counselors provide a non-judgmental environment in which people can explore their issues with someone who will provide insight, see inconsistencies and facilitate personal growth and awareness. Through in-session techniques and "homework" patients are challenged to create positive, lasting change in their lives and face and conquer fears, traumas and issues that have been preventing them from reaching their full capacity.
Group Counseling - Weekly sessions for individuals that will benefit from a group setting. The following topics will be discussed: * Anxiety * Pain Management * Depression * Healthy Relationships * Parenting
Fees and Payment
The Center will offer to all eligible patients a sliding fee discount based on income and family size and no other factor. A client will not be denied an office visit because of his/her inability to pay.
This is a non profit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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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.