MHCNCA
Last updated on Feb 24, 2021
  • County or local government funds
  • Community Services Block Grant
  • Medicaid
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Other State Funds
  • State Financed Health Insurance plan
  • State mental health agency
  • State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact Info

1315 13th Avenue SE
Decatur, AL - 35601

T (256) 260-7306

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Community Mental Health Center

MHCNCA 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. MHCNCA 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. MHCNCA 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:

Alabama Dept. of Economic and Community Affairs
Ms. Rhoda Talley ( CSBG Program Manager )
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 524
Montgomery, AL - 36103
Phone: (334) 242-5100
Fax: (334) 353-4311
Rhoda.talley@adeca.alabama.gov
Alabama Dept. of Economic and Community Affairs
Kenneth W. Boswell ( Director )
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 580
Montgomery, AL - 36103
Phone: (334) 242-8672
Fax: (334) 242-5099
https://adeca.alabama.gov/

Medicaid

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

Other State funds

MHCNCA recieves funding from the state of Alabama 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 MHCNCA to find out.

State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

MHCNCA receives State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

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

State welfare or child and family services funds

MHCNCA 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