Akron Community Development Assoc
Last updated on May 19, 2021
  • Sliding Scale
  • County or local government funds
  • Community Services Block Grant
  • Medicaid
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Other State Funds
  • State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact Info

1293 Copley Road
Akron, OH - 44320

T (330) 374-1199

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Sliding Scale

Akron Community Development Assoc operates under a sliding fee scale payment model. What this means to you is that Akron Community Development Assoc provides their services even to patients who cannot afford care (such as low-income or who people who need to self-pay). Patients will pay according to their income. Be prepared to provide information on your household income.

2024 Federal Sliding Fee Schedule based on Annual Income

Federal Poverty Guideline At or Below 100% 101% – 125% 126% – 150% 151% – 200% Above 200%
Family Size Nominal Fee ($10) Level 1 Charge $20 Level 2 Charge $30 Level 3 Charge $40 No Discount
1 $0 - $15,060 $15,061 - $22,590 $22,591 - $27,861 $27,862 - $30,120 $30,121+
2 $0 - $25,550 $25,551 - $30,660 $30,661 - $37,814 $37,815 - $40,880 $40,881+
3 $0 - $25,820 $25,821 - $32,275 $32,276 - $38,730 $38,731 - $51,640 $51,641+
4 $0 - $31,200 $31,201 - $39,000 $39,001 - $46,800 $46,801- $62,400 $62,0401+
5 $0 - $36,580 $36,581 - $45,725 $45,726 - $54,870 $54,871 - $73,160 $73,161+
6 $0 - $41,960 $41,961 - $52,450 $52,451 - $62,940 $62,941 - $83,920 $83,921+
7 $0 - $47,340 $47,341 - $59,175 $59,176 - $71,010 $71,011 - $94,680 $94,681+
8 $0 - $52,720 $52,721 - $65,900 $65,901 - $79,080 $79,081 - $105,440 $105,441+

Community Mental Health Center

Akron Community Development Assoc is a certified Community Mental Health Center and therefore operates through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance.

County or Local Government Funds

Counties are often responsible for backing services like schools and hospitals. Akron Community Development Assoc receives funding from either the county or another local government. This means that mental health services for local residents might be offered for free or at a reduced rate. Call to find out.

Community Services Block Grant

The US Department of Health and Human Services offers funds in the form of Community Services Block Grants to all states. The purpose of these funds is to reduce poverty by helping low-income individuals and families find work, access education, obtain housing, and improve their health. Akron Community Development Assoc is a recipient of this grant. You may qualify for assistance provided you meet low-income eligibility requirements but you must apply by contacting the following office:

Office of Community Assistance
Randall Hunt ( Deputy Chief )
77 South High Street
Columbus, OH - 43215
Phone: 614-644-6846
Fax: 614-728-6832
Randall.Hunt@development.ohio.gov
http://development.ohio.gov/
Office of Community Assistance - Ohio Department of Development
Megan Meadows ( Assistant Deputy Chief )
77 South High Street
Columbus, OH - 43215
Phone: 614-728-0961
Megan.Meadows@development.ohio.gov
http://development.ohio.gov/

Medicaid

All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. Akron Community Development Assoc accepts Medicaid, a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with low incomes and limited resources. Medicaid programs vary from state to state.

Community Mental Health Center

Community Mental Health Centers operate through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance. Akron Community Development Assoc is a certified Community Mental Health Center therefore offers services to those who might not be able to afford them.

Other State funds

Akron Community Development Assoc recieves funding from the state of Ohio other than traditional funding like Medicare, Medicaid, or Community Services Block grants. This means that it likely that these subsidies will translate to affordable or free mental health services to you. Call Akron Community Development Assoc to find out.

State welfare or child and family services funds

Akron Community Development Assoc recieves or accepts State welfare or child and family services funds.

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Insurance Coverage For Mental Health

Obamacare purchased from the Health Care Marketplaces covers Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Under the Health Care Law there are 10 categories of benefits. Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment are two of the 10.

If you have Affordable Care Act Coverage you will have mental health care coverage.

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