Mental Health Awareness Month: Low-Cost Therapy Resources You Can Refer To


Mental Health Awareness Month: Low-Cost Therapy Resources You Can Refer To


Written by Kelsey Someliana-Lauer, Therapy Practice Solutions Virtual Assistant

If you’ve owned your private practice for awhile, chances are you’ve had an inquiry who either 1) had an insurance plan you didn’t accept, or 2) reported they could not afford your out of pocket rate. Many times, it's both! You can proceed in one of two ways: offer a sliding scale, or offer a referral.

Let’s say you don’t offer a sliding scale. Now what?

You’re in luck - the pros at Therapy Practice Solutions are here to proceed low-cost therapy resources you can refer clients to who cannot or do not want to utilize your private pay fee! Keep reading for some resources you can utilize for clients that may fit in their budget.

Low Cost Counseling:

1. Open Path Collective: This is a nonprofit organization that offers low-cost counseling services with licensed mental health professionals. Their mission is to make therapy accessible to everyone. Clients can pay a one-time membership fee of $59 and then access counseling sessions for between $30 and $80 per session. You can find a therapist near you by visiting their website at https://openpathcollective.org/.

2. 7 Cups: This is a free online counseling platform that offers emotional support and counseling services. They have trained volunteers who offer online chat and messaging services to clients in need of support. You can learn more by visiting their website at https://www.7cups.com/.

3. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): This is a nonprofit organization that provides free resources and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness. They offer free mental health education and support programs, as well as a helpline that provides information, referrals, and support. You can find out more by visiting their website at https://www.nami.org/.

4. Mental Health America: This is a nonprofit organization that provides mental health resources and support to individuals and communities nationwide. They offer free mental health screening tools, as well as information and resources on a wide range of mental health topics. You can learn more by visiting their website at https://www.mhanational.org/.

If you’re passionate about helping establish affordable, quality care for all, please consider supporting these organizations that are looking to eliminate funds as a barrier to mental healthcare:

1. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): This is a federal agency that offers grants to support mental health and substance abuse treatment programs across the country. Their grant programs include funding for behavioral health services, substance abuse prevention, and mental health workforce development. You can learn more about their grant programs by visiting their website at https://www.samhsa.gov/grants.

2. The American Counseling Association (ACA) Foundation: This foundation offers grants to support counseling research, education, and service initiatives. Their grant programs include funding for graduate counseling students, research on counseling topics, and community service projects. You can find out more about their grant programs by visiting their website at https://www.acafoundation.org/grants.

3. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): This is a federal agency that supports research on mental health and mental illness. They offer grants to support research on a wide range of mental health topics, including the effectiveness of counseling and psychotherapy. You can learn more about their grant programs by visiting their website at https://www.nimh.nih.gov/funding/index.shtml.

4. The Mental Health Association (MHA): This is a nonprofit organization that offers grants to support mental health initiatives in local communities across the country. Their grant programs include funding for mental health education and awareness campaigns, as well as programs that provide counseling services to underserved populations. You can find out more about their grant programs by visiting their website at https://mhanational.org/grants.

We firmly believe everyone deserves quality mental health counseling. If you’d like to offload tasks to make time for providing that great care, reach out to us today. The pros at Therapy Practice Solutions would love to help you help others. We look forward to hearing from you!

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