1654 East Union Street
Greenville, MS - 38701
T (662) 335-5274
This is a sliding scale approved program
Life Help is a public, not for profit agency that provides a wide
range of behavioral health services to individuals in Attala, Bolivar,
Coahoma, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Leflore,
Montgomery, Sharkey, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tunica, Quitman &
Washington Counties
We are Certified and partially funded by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.
Our
mission is to help clients and families build a bridge from Life’s
challenges and difficulties to a place of stability and recovery.
Fees
for service are based on a sliding fee scale according to income and
number of dependents. Medicaid, Medicare, and many private insurances
are also accepted. No one is denied access to services due to inability
to pay. Our offices are open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through
Friday. For mental health emergencies, we offer a toll free 24/7.
Life Help Mental Health Center Washington County operates under a sliding fee scale payment model. What this means to you is that Life Help Mental Health Center Washington County 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.
| 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+ |
Life Help Mental Health Center Washington County 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.
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. Life Help Mental Health Center Washington County 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
Life Help Mental Health Center Washington County accepts Medicare, a federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and people with disabilities.
Medicare covers a wide range of mental health services.
Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers inpatient mental health care services you get in a hospital. Part A covers your room, meals, nursing care, and other related services and supplies.
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) helps cover mental health services that you would generally get outside of a hospital, including visits with a psychiatrist or other doctor, visits with a clinical psychologist or clinical social worker, and lab tests ordered by your doctor.
Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug ) helps cover drugs you may need to treat a mental health condition. Each Part D plan has its own list of covered drugs, known as formulary. Learn more about which plans cover various drugs.
If you get your Medicare benefits through a Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) or other Medicare health plan, check your plan’s membership materials or call the plan for details about how to get your mental health benefits.
All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. Life Help Mental Health Center Washington County 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. Life Help Mental Health Center Washington County is a certified Community Mental Health Center therefore offers services to those who might not be able to afford them.
Life Help Mental Health Center Washington County recieves or accepts State welfare or child and family services funds.
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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