725 Brookman Drive Extension
Brookhaven, MS - 39601
T (601) 823-2300
Region 8 Mental Health Services 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.
Counties are often responsible for backing services like schools and hospitals. Region 8 Mental Health Services 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.
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. Region 8 Mental Health Services 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:
Nicole McBeath ( Deputy Director )
750 North State Street, 6th Floor
P.O. Box 352
Jackson, MS - 39205
Phone: 601-359-4765
Fax: 601-359-4370
Nicole.McBeath@mdhs.ms.gov
www.mdhs.state.ms.us
Tina Ruffin ( CSBG Program )
750 North State Street, 6th Floor
P.O. Box 352
Jackson, MS - 39205
Phone: 601-359-4769
Fax: 601-359-4370
Tina.Ruffin@mdhs.ms.gov
www.mdhs.state.ms.us
Region 8 Mental Health Services receives federal grants destined for mental health services. This means that Region 8 Mental Health Services either recieved money to obtain certification or training for its employees or it has recieved money to offer services such as suicide prevention, telehealth programs, or other behavioral initiatives.
All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. Region 8 Mental Health Services 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 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. Region 8 Mental Health Services is a certified Community Mental Health Center therefore offers services to those who might not be able to afford them.
Region 8 Mental Health Services Funds designed to finance the cost of treatment for mental health conditions.
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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