904 DeVille Lane
Ruston, LA - 71270
T (318) 255-5020
This is a sliding scale approved program
Services:
Childrens Homes
Methodist Foster Care
Child Advocacy
Family Counseling/Mental Health
Louisiana Methodist Childrens Home operates under a sliding fee scale payment model. What this means to you is that Louisiana Methodist Childrens Home 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+ |
Louisiana Methodist Childrens Home 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. Louisiana Methodist Childrens Home 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. Louisiana Methodist Childrens Home 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:
Ava Dejoie ( Executive Director )
1001 N. 23rd Street
P.O. Box 94094
Baton Rouge, LA - 70804-9094
Phone: 225-342-3001
Fax: 225-342-3778
www.laworks.net
Rhea H. Woods ( CSBG Supervisor )
1001 N. 23rd Street
P.O. Box 94094
Baton Rouge, LA - 70804-9094
Phone: 225-342-7686
Fax: 225-219-0021
rwoods@lwc.la.gov
Louisiana Methodist Childrens Home receives federal grants destined for mental health services. This means that Louisiana Methodist Childrens Home 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.
Louisiana Methodist Childrens Home receives IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds.
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. Louisiana Methodist Childrens Home is a certified Community Mental Health Center therefore offers services to those who might not be able to afford them.
Louisiana Methodist Childrens Home recieves funding from the state of Louisiana 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 Louisiana Methodist Childrens Home to find out.
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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