Hope Counseling Center launches ‘Bridge to Hope’ program to remove financial barriers to mental health care

In response to the growing mental health crisis in our region, Hope Counseling Center is proud to announce the launch of Bridge to Hope, a financial assistance program created to help individuals who cannot afford the minimum cost of counseling services or who are currently in transition with insurance coverage, including Medicaid and Medicare.

This program is made possible through the generous support of the Roy W. Slusher Foundation and other committed donors. Bridge to Hope ensures that no one facing a mental health challenge is left behind simply because they cannot afford care.

“Access to mental health care shouldn’t be a privilege; it’s a necessity,” said Kyle David, Executive Director of Hope Counseling Center. “Hope Counseling Center already offers a sliding fee scale to uninsured and underinsured individuals. However, some clients still find themselves unable to afford the lowest self-pay rate of $30 per session. Others are in the process of applying for Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance but have no coverage or support in the interim.

Bridge to Hope truly bridges the gap for those who need it most.”

Bridge to Hope:

·       It is fully donor-funded, with no cost to eligible clients

·       Supports individuals who cannot afford even the lowest sliding scale fees

·       Assists those waiting for insurance coverage to begin

·       Provides compassionate, responsive care during challenging times

Mental health consistently ranks among the top health concerns in Taney and Stone counties. Without intervention, individuals struggling with emotional and psychological challenges often face worsening symptoms, isolation, and even life-threatening outcomes. Bridge to Hope is one way Hope Counseling Center is turning compassion into action and changing lives.

To apply for the Bridge to Hope program or to support this life-changing initiative, visit www.hopecounselingmo.org/bridge-to-hope