Faith Community Health, a primary care clinic dedicated to meeting the needs of the uninsured and underinsured in the Tri-Lakes area, announced its transition to become a dedicated mental health center. This exciting shift reflects our community's evolving need for affordable mental health services.
"Fourteen years ago, Faith Community Health opened its doors to meet the unmet need for affordable access to primary care services. Today, we celebrate the fact that this need has dramatically decreased in recent years due to Medicaid expansion, the Affordable Care Act, and an increased number of providers in our community," stated Anne McGregor, Board Chair at Faith Community Health. "Staying true to our mission, we have been attentive to our community's evolving healthcare needs and are excited to respond to the critical need for mental health services."
"While we've enjoyed serving the primary care needs of our patients, we've seen a significant rise in demand for our mental health services," says Kyle David, Executive Director at Faith Community Health. "Focusing solely on mental health, we can provide more specialized care and expand our capacity to serve a wider range of patients. We could not do this without donor support. A generous gift from Skaggs Foundation and an ARPA grant from Taney County is helping us respond to this critical need in our community."
The newly transformed clinic, to be known as Hope Counseling Center, will offer a variety of mental health services, including:
● Individual therapy for adults, adolescents and children
● Group therapy
● Family therapy
● Couples counseling
After a remodel of the existing location, Hope Counseling Center will be a premier stand-alone mental health counseling center featuring five counseling offices with room to expand in the future. It will be home to two licensed counselors and two graduate interns. Expanded hours will allow access to counseling services Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The availability of a sliding fee scale will also ensure affordable access to clients based on their income.
"We understand that transitioning from primary care may raise questions for some of our existing patients," says David. "We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition and will work with each patient to connect them with appropriate primary care services if needed."
About Hope Counseling Center
Hope Counseling Center provides affordable mental health services and promotes wellness of spirit, mind and body for those who live or work in our community. Our team of mental health professionals is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a welcoming and supportive environment. The center is located in Branson, MO, at 1232 Branson Hills Parkway, Suite 104
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