Mental Health Awareness

Hi everyone! How is everyone’s summer going so far? I cannot believe it is already July!
I just want to

be on the beach everyday, all day.

So what are your favorite summer activities? Do you have any summer traditions? Whatever you are doing, I hope you are enjoying it!!
Summer flies by, so soak in the sun and try to relax a bit.

This month we recognize the hardships minorities face when trying to access mental health care. This month is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month!

Although mental illnesses can affect everyone, everywhere, minority communities have little to no access to care and support. In many communities, there is not only a stigma to getting care and support, but many do not have health care or access to good quality care.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) message for all minorities suffering from a lack of resources and access to health care is “You Are Not Alone”. Their message is to help everyone get access to proper care, quality of care and a sense of healing and support from mental health care providers.

https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Bebe-Moore-Campbell-National-Minority-Mental-Health-Awareness-Month

NAMI and their advocacy programs have improved health, responded to crises, supported inclusion and non-discrimination, and stopped harmful practices.

How we can get involved: Below some events are listed!

www.nami.org/convention

https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Share-Your-Story

https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Pledge-to-Be-StigmaFree

https://www.namiwalks.org

https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month

Remember, you are not alone!

Here at Peaceful Living Counseling, you can receive excellent support, healing and care. We are here to listen and advocate for you!

Schedule an appointment and receive the care and support you deserve!
Check out our website, come in for a session, or refer a loved one!

Peace and Love,

Written by: Christina BS

Payment Policy

All Payments are nonrefundable. All initial appointments must be paid in advance. Payments thereafter are expected at the time of service. Peaceful Living Counseling & Professional Services accepts payment by cash, check, and credit card. Our practice does not bill insurance. A $35.00 service charge will be charged for any checks returned.

Peaceful Living Counseling & Professional Services does not accept insurance at this time. Therefore, all clients in our practice are self-pay. Read about the benefits of private pay here. We do accept Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) through employers.

Cancellation Policy

Clients are responsible for keeping all scheduled appointments. We do utilize an electronic management record system that generates notifications of upcoming appointments.

If in any event you missed the 24-hour notice, or the 48-hour notice on Sunday, and there is availability for you come in during the same week, your no-show fee can be waived. This is up to the practice discretion and availability.

Unless an emergency takes place, inclement weather, a serious illness, or an unavoidable circumstance, you will be charged the full fee of the missed appointment. Special exceptions or accommodation may be made in extenuating circumstances such as extreme weather and legitimate emergencies.

No other appointments will be scheduled until payment is received for missed (no show) appointments. You will be responsible for the entire fee if cancellation is less than 24 hours. You will be responsible for the late or no-show cancellation fee of $50.

Late Cancellation Policy

In the event that an appointment is accepted and paid for and the individual or person (s) calls to cancel within 22 hours of his or her scheduled appointment time. The individual or person (s) appointment is considered a late cancellation. A late cancellation will be identified on any client (s)’ record when the individual cancels less than 24 hours of his or her scheduled appointment time. The individual or person will be subjected to the late cancellation fee of $50. This fee can be waived or adjusted based on the notice time the individual gives to the office. The individual or person (s) forfeit his or her rights to rebook another appointment until the late cancellation fee is paid in full. The individual credit card on file or credit to the account will be charged for any late cancellation or no-show fees owe to the practice. As stated, all sessions and payments are nonrefundable.

No-Show Policy

In an event that an appointment is accepted and paid for and the individual or person(s) does not call to cancel or reschedule his or her scheduled appointment within one business day. This appointment is considered a no-show appointment. A no-show appointment is identified on any client (s)’ record when one does not show for their appointment time within 30 minutes of his or her scheduled appointment time. The individual or person (s) forfeit his or her rights to rebook another appointment independently and the initial payment is not rolled over as credit. The client must restart the initial process over. As stated, all sessions and payments are nonrefundable. Regular and consistent attendance is required in order to make progress towards goals and to meet with success in treatment.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation regarding this policy.