Avita Community Partners
Last updated on Apr 7, 2021
  • Sliding Scale
  • Community Services Block Grant
  • Medicaid
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Other State Funds
  • State mental health agency
  • State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact Info

1763 Fernside Drive
Toccoa, GA - 30577

T (706) 282-4542

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About Avita Community Partners

This is a sliding scale approved program

Services:
Mental Health
Addictive Disease
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Youth Services
Behavioral Health Crisis Center
Suicide Prevention
Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Sliding Scale

Avita Community Partners operates under a sliding fee scale payment model. What this means to you is that Avita Community Partners 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

Avita Community Partners 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.

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. Avita Community Partners 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:

Division of Family and Children Services - Georgia Department of Human Services
Ann Carter ( State Operations Director )
2 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite #21-395
Atlanta, GA - 30303
Phone: 404-651-8701
Fax: 404.463.8193
Ann.Carter@dhs.ga.gov
www.dhr.state.ga.us
Division of Family and Children Services - Georgia Department of Human Services
Cynthia Bryant ( Lead Program Manager LIHEAP/CSBG )
2 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite #21-395
Atlanta, GA - 30303
Phone: 404-656-5252
Fax: 404.463.8193
cynthia.bryant@dhs.ga.gov
www.dhr.state.ga.us

Medicaid

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

Other State funds

Avita Community Partners recieves funding from the state of Georgia 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 Avita Community Partners to find out.

State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Avita Community Partners Funds designed to finance the cost of treatment for mental health conditions.

State welfare or child and family services funds

Avita Community Partners 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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Office Hours

  • Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed