Institute for Human Resources - IHR Counseling Services
Last updated on May 2, 2022
  • Sliding Scale
  • County or local government funds
  • Community Services Block Grant
  • Federal Grants
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • State Financed Health Insurance plan

Contact Info

920 W. Custer Ave
Pontiac, IL - 61764

T (815) 844-6109

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About Institute for Human Resources - IHR Counseling Services

This is a sliding scale approved program

Mental health counseling services:
Individual therapy for adults and children of all ages
Family & Marital counseling
Mental Health Groups
Emergency crisis intervention: 24/hrs per day, 365 days per year
Facilitation of psychiatric hospitalizations

They treat:
Anxiety and depression
Fears and phobias
Marital difficulties
Family Conflicts
Post divorce issues
Child and adolescent behavior
School related problems
Adjustment Issues
Juvenile delinquency
Grief
Trauma

Other Services:
Divorce Mediation
Psychiatric Services
Outpatient Substance Use Services
Intensive Outpatient Substance Use Services
Drug & Alcohol Evaluations
DUI Evaluations & Risk Ed/Remedial Education
Crisis Services 24 hours a day

Institute for Human Resources - IHR Counseling Services Mission Statement

The mission of the IHR Counseling Services is to provide a continuum of quality mental health and substance use services ranging from education and prevention through treatment and aftercare for residents of Livingston County.

Sliding Scale

Institute for Human Resources - IHR Counseling Services operates under a sliding fee scale payment model. What this means to you is that Institute for Human Resources - IHR Counseling Services 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.

2024 Federal Sliding Fee Schedule based on Annual 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+

County or Local Government Funds

Counties are often responsible for backing services like schools and hospitals. Institute for Human Resources - IHR Counseling Services 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. Institute for Human Resources - IHR Counseling Services 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:

Office of Community Assistance - Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
David Wortman ( Deputy Director )
500 E. Monroe Street, R2
Springfield, IL - 62701
Phone: 217-785-1709
Fax: 217-558-4107
David.wortman@illinois.gov
https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/Pages/default.aspx
Office of Community Assistance - Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Adrian Angel, MS ( Community Services Block Grant Program M )
500 E. Monroe Street, R2
Springfield, IL - 62701
Phone: 217-785-3498
Fax: 217-558-4107
Adrian.Angel@illinois.gov

Federal Grants

Institute for Human Resources - IHR Counseling Services receives federal grants destined for mental health services. This means that Institute for Human Resources - IHR Counseling Services 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.

Medicare

Institute for Human Resources - IHR Counseling Services accepts Medicare, a federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and people with disabilities.

Medicare covers a wide range of mental health services.

Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers inpatient mental health care services you get in a hospital. Part A covers your room, meals, nursing care, and other related services and supplies.

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) helps cover mental health services that you would generally get outside of a hospital, including visits with a psychiatrist or other doctor, visits with a clinical psychologist or clinical social worker, and lab tests ordered by your doctor.

Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug ) helps cover drugs you may need to treat a mental health condition. Each Part D plan has its own list of covered drugs, known as formulary. Learn more about which plans cover various drugs.

If you get your Medicare benefits through a Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) or other Medicare health plan, check your plan’s membership materials or call the plan for details about how to get your mental health benefits.

Medicaid

All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. Institute for Human Resources - IHR Counseling Services 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.

State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Institute for Human Resources - IHR Counseling Services receives State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

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 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed