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Reduced Cost Counseling Services at SamaraCare

SamaraCare wants everyone to have affordable access to the high-quality mental health counseling and psychiatric services they need regardless of their insurance status or financial circumstances. For that reason, we created the Mental Health Access Program (“MHAP”), which provides reduced cost care to individuals, couples and families who are uninsured, underinsured or experiencing financial hardship. The reduced client fee per visit is determined using a sliding fee scale which is based largely on the applicant’s household income and size. Other extenuating circumstances are also considered. The MHAP does NOT cover the entire cost of mental health services; clients are still responsible for paying a portion of their bill.

Those with insurance may utilize the MHAP and submit an application but only after they have exhausted any and all insurance benefits. Please note the MHAP cannot be used to pay for deductibles, co-pays, co-insurance, or spenddowns as these are contractual obligations with insurance companies. Also, the MHAP cannot be used to cover missed appointment charges.

To see if you qualify for reduced cost care, review the MHAP Application and discuss this with your care provider and the business office staff at 630.357.2456 prior to your first appointment.

Complete the form below for additional information or any questions you may have about MHAP.

MHAP Application

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What is counseling?

Counseling is an opportunity to address the issues and challenges in your life with a trained, licensed and experienced professional in a confidential and non – judgmental environment. Sessions offer focused and uninterrupted time that’s dedicated to you. Our care providers offer a wide range of therapeutic backgrounds, styles, and care modalities. The import ant thing is that your care provider will always take the approach that best fits your situation, needs and goals.

What is unique about seeking treatment at SamaraCare?

SamaraCare stands apart from other mental health providers for several reasons. We be lieve in strengthening the connections between the mind, body, spirit and community to achieve optimum well – being. Our care providers are trained to offer spiritually integrated counseling for clients interested in that option. Lastly, we believe in afford able access to mental health services and are committed to offering reduced cost counseling to qualifying clients through our Mental Health Access Program.

How will I benefit from counseling?

Of course, everyone’s experience is different, but the vast m ajority of our clients find counseling to be a force for meaningful positive transformation in their lives. Counseling may result in getting a different perspective on your experiences; exploring and discovering new things about yourself; changing unhelpfu l patterns of thinking and behaving; processing difficult experiences; and/or learning healthy coping skills. Most clients experience an enhanced ability to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease.

Do you have staff who can prescribe medication if necessary?

Yes, we have licensed psychiatrists who can prescribe medication when appropriate. Medication management is one tool out of many that we can use to help you successfully resolve your challenges and concerns.