About SMA Outpatient Ocala

This is a sliding scale approved program

Substance Use and Mental Health Outpatient Therapy for Adolescents and Adults

MH Therapy (OP):

Serves children, adolescents, and adults who have a mental health diagnosis. Therapy targets symptoms management, coping skills and improving healthy relationships and quality of life. Services include individual therapy, group therapy, individualized treatment plans and treatment plan reviews all provided by a master’s level therapist. Based on individual preference, family participation in treatment, family educational and counseling services are provided to support the family and quality of life.

SA Therapy (OP);

Adult Outpatient is for adults 18 years old and older who are participating in DUI, dependency drug courts, probation and voluntary. AOP Services provide individual therapy, group therapy, individualized treatment plans and treatment plan reviews all provided by a master’s level therapist. Family participation in treatment is encouraged, and family educational and counseling services are provided to support the family in the recovery process. Outpatient services allow the individual to remain active with work, family and the community while they participate in treatment.

Adolescent Therapy (OP):

Adolescent Outpatient Program services include individual therapy with family involvement. Treatment is specifically directed toward repairing relationships, reducing impulsivity, developing social and life skills, and providing treatment interventions for the youth to remain substance-free. The clients served, receive comprehensive clinical services, which include SA evaluation, treatment planning, group and individual therapy, and support from a master’s level therapist. The goals of the program include establishing long-lasting recovery from drugs and alcohol and rebuilding a person’s skills to facilitate recovery and reconnection to the community.

Community Action Team*

The Community Action Team is an intensive outpatient wraparound program for eligible youth ages 11-21. Services include therapy, case management, therapeutic mentoring, nursing, and psychiatric services. Services are provided at school, in the community, at client’s home, or office. The CAT team adapts a “whatever it takes” approach to meet the individual’s goals.

Medication Management

The Physician Services Medication Outpatient Program (Med Management) provides medical and clinical support services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders. The goal is recovery and reconnection to the community. Services include psychiatric evaluation, treatment planning, medication management, nursing services, therapy, and targeted case management.

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

The Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program serves adults with opioid use disorders in an outpatient setting. The program offers buprenorphine or naltrexone in combination with group and individual therapy, case management and peer support.

Behavioral Health Network (BNet)*

Behavioral Health Network (BNet) is a comprehensive behavioral health care plan for children actively enrolled in Title XXI portion of Florida Kidcare, a statewide health care plan for children. BNet serves children ages 5-19 who are not eligible for Medicaid. BNet treats the entire spectrum of behavioral health disorders and provides children and their parents with intensive behavioral planning and treatment.

FIS/FITT*

Family Intervention Services works with families involved in the child welfare system who are experi­encing substance abuse and/or mental health prob­lems and are at risk of losing their children. Family Intervention Specialists assess and link clients to treatment/services and provide case management services until the client is engaged in the services.

The Family Intensive Treatment Team is a comprehen­sive in-home treatment program that provides help to families involved with child welfare (DCF/CPC) due to substance misuse in Putnam County. Peer Recov­ery Specialists are also used to provide support and help families connect with the world of positive sober support in their local community.

FITT Lite*

FITT Lite provides services to families who have substance abuse concerns, particularly parents of children age 0-1, involved in child welfare. These families have an above average risk for neglect, abuse, and inability to have sufficient resources for food or housing.

Case Management*

Adult Targeted Case Management services are provided in an outpatient and home-based setting to assist the individual in gaining access to needed med­ical, social, educational and natural support, and other related services. The goal is to promote independent functioning through coordination of support services.

Sliding Scale

SMA Outpatient Ocala operates under a sliding fee scale payment model. What this means to you is that SMA Outpatient Ocala 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

Community Mental Health Center

SMA Outpatient Ocala 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. SMA Outpatient Ocala 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. SMA Outpatient Ocala 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:

Medicare

SMA Outpatient Ocala 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.

Medicaid

All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. SMA Outpatient Ocala 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. SMA Outpatient Ocala is a certified Community Mental Health Center therefore offers services to those who might not be able to afford them.

Other State funds

SMA Outpatient Ocala recieves funding from the state of Florida 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 SMA Outpatient Ocala to find out.

State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

SMA Outpatient Ocala receives State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

SMA Outpatient Ocala Funds designed to finance the cost of treatment for mental health conditions.

State welfare or child and family services funds

SMA Outpatient Ocala 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.