Stetson School
Last updated on Dec 27, 2020
  • County or local government funds
  • 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

455 South Street
Barre, MA - 1005

T (978) 355-4541

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About Stetson School

Services:
Supports for Children
Supports for Adults

Community Mental Health Center

Stetson School 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. Stetson School 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. Stetson School 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:

Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development -
Janelle Chan ( Undersecretary )
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA - 2114
Phone: 617-573-1100
Fax: 617-573-1460
www.state.ma.us/dhcd
Division of Community Services - Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development
Ditzah Wooden -Wade ( Assistant Manager, Community Services Pr )
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300
Boston, MA - 2114
Phone: 617-573-1435
Fax: 617-573-1460
ditzah.wooden-wade@mass.gov
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/housing-and-community-development

Medicaid

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

Other State funds

Stetson School recieves funding from the state of Massachusetts 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 Stetson School to find out.

State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Stetson School Funds designed to finance the cost of treatment for mental health conditions.

State welfare or child and family services funds

Stetson School 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