421 East 137th Street
Kansas City, MO - 64145
T (816) 508-3600
Cornerstones of Care 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. Cornerstones of Care 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:
Jennifer Tidball ( Acting Director )
221 West High Street
Jefferson City, MO - 65101
Phone: (573) 751-4815
www.dss.mo.gov
Heather L. Howell, MPA ( Community Service Unit )
610 Howerton Court
Jefferson City, MO - 65101
Phone: (573) 751-3595
Heather.l.Howell@dss.mo.gov
www.dss.mo.gov
Cornerstones of Care receives federal grants destined for mental health services. This means that Cornerstones of Care either recieved money to obtain certification or training for its employees or it has recieved money to offer services such as suicide prevention, telehealth programs, or other behavioral initiatives.
All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. Cornerstones of Care 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. Cornerstones of Care is a certified Community Mental Health Center therefore offers services to those who might not be able to afford them.
Cornerstones of Care 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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