About Vashti Center

Office Hours: Mondays through Fridays 9am to 5pm.

The Vashti Center provides mental health counseling for children and youths.

Children ages 10 to 18 years may be admitted to the residential program.

Medicaid Approved Program.

How are children referred to our program?

Our residents come to us through either Georgias Division of Family and Children Services or the Department of Juvenile Justice. Our children and families served by our community clinic are referred to us through local doctors and pediatricians, school counselors, church pastors, and parents. To refer a child to our program, email vashtireferral@vashti.org.
Does Vashti take private insurance?

Vashti currently does not accept private insurance. We are able to accept Peach State Health, PeachCare for Kids, WellCare Health, Medicaid, and Amerigroup.
Does Vashti have a school?

No. Vashti began as an orphanage for girls, evolved into a school for girls, and now is solely a co-ed residential program and community clinic. Youth in our residential program attend schools in Thomasville-Thomas County, unless they are homebound. In that case, they are enrolled in online school.
How are expenses paid for a child/youth/family?

We are able to bill for certain services provided through insurance, and our fundraising efforts cover the remaining expenses. Vashti Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Do you involve the childs family in the treatment plan?

Yes, whenever possible. Studies show that children fare much better when the family participates in the treatment plan. Our goal is to build and preserve stronger families.
What age range of children do you serve?

We are licensed to serve children ages 6-18.
How do you prepare children to leave the residential care program?

All of our residents are involved in learning life and social skills while in our care, skills they may be lacking. We aim to instill resiliency in them by providing mental health therapy, helping them establish healthy routines, introducing them to enriching activities, modeling positive relationships, and showing them Gods love. Resiliency can empower our youth to make positive life choices once they leave our program.

County or Local Government Funds

Counties are often responsible for backing services like schools and hospitals. Vashti Center 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.

Federal Grants

Vashti Center receives federal grants destined for mental health services. This means that Vashti Center 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.

Medicaid

All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. Vashti Center 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 mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

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

State welfare or child and family services funds

Vashti Center 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.