The Sentinel-Record

OBHAW grant funding helps cover costs in times of crisis

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Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness has multiple grant sources that can help cover the cost of most of its services for those who qualify, according to a news release.

These services range from outpatient counseling, psychiatri­c services to substance abuse treatment. The grants are specifical­ly targeted for noninsured and underinsur­ed individual­s.

“If an individual has a need for counseling or mental health services and does not have insurance, is underinsur­ed or does not have coverage for a needed service we can help! Not able to pay your copay? We can help with that too,” the release said.

“We realize due to the COVID-19 crisis that there are many individual­s that need help due to the extreme stress and anxiety in our world right now. These grants are in place to help those who are in need of treatment and services so they can keep going during this crisis.

“If you or someone you love is suffering from an opioid addiction and cannot stop using, a medication-assisted treatment program may be the best route to recovery. If you do not have insurance, we have grant funding that will cover all program costs. If you do have insurance but cannot afford you copays or other costs of the program, we have grant funding for you as well,” the release said.

“I feel like this program really is a Godsend. I don’t know what I would have done without being able to come here. My life has improved so much and I couldn’t be more grateful for y’all and the grants that you guys have to help me pay for treatment,” a recent program graduate said in the release.

“Reach out to one of our intake specialist­s who can determine how best to meet your treatment needs in this evidenced based addiction recovery program.”

There are several convenient ways to obtain services. OBHAW can do admissions and intake with the therapist over the phone at 800-264-2410 or with the click of a button on its website, http:// www.OBHAW.org.

“It is best to have a working email address when you go through our website (if you do not, we can still help). Of course, all five of our locations are open if you are more comfortabl­e coming into one of our facilities. Keep in mind that we are following CDC guidelines and will be screening for COVID-19, and we have precaution­ary measures setup throughout our facilities. Reach out to us today to see if you qualify. We will not turn anyone away due to not having insurance,” the release said.

 ?? Submitted photo ?? HS LOCATION: The Hot Springs location of Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness.
Submitted photo HS LOCATION: The Hot Springs location of Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness.

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