228 North College Avenue
Hartwell, GA - 30643
T (706) 376-4002
This is a sliding scale approved program
Avita Community Partners is a resource for individuals and families in northeast Georgia experiencing the disabling effects of mental illness, Intellectual and developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases.
We encourage you to learn more about the services we offer for children, adolescents, and adults facing mental illness, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases
Mental Health
Addictive Disease
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Child and Adolescent
Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC)
Suicide Prevention
Avita Community Partners Behavioral Health operates under a sliding fee scale payment model. What this means to you is that Avita Community Partners Behavioral Health 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+ |
Avita Community Partners Behavioral Health 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.
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 Behavioral Health 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:
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
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
All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. Avita Community Partners Behavioral Health 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 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 Behavioral Health is a certified Community Mental Health Center therefore offers services to those who might not be able to afford them.
Avita Community Partners Behavioral Health 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 Behavioral Health to find out.
Avita Community Partners Behavioral Health receives State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Avita Community Partners Behavioral Health recieves or accepts State welfare or child and family services funds.
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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