According to the National Council on Behavioral Health, individuals diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness die anywhere from 15-30 years younger than those without due to physical health issues. It is considered the largest health disparity in the United States. One way to start to address this gap in care is to begin to integrate behavioral healthcare and primary care and that is exactly what Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) and Four County are doing in our local communities.
On January 12, IHC launched a primary care site within the Four County Rochester location. This will allow Four County consumers to receive needed primary care services and behavioral health services all in one place. It is Rochester’s first integrated care clinic, and the fifth partnership site between IHC and Four County to support a comprehensive healthcare experience.
As the dedicated Community Mental Health Center for Rochester and the Fulton County community, Four County is deeply committed to increasing access to a continuum of care while integrating physical and behavioral health well-being.
Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that has provided high-quality, affordable, patient-centered health care to underserved areas of Indiana since 1977. IHC operates ten health centers in seven different Indiana counties, and provides care to the migrant population with a mobile unit during the harvest season. IHC provides medical, dental, and behavioral health care to all who seek care, regardless of their ability to pay. IHC health centers serve people who have Medicaid, Medicare, HIP, most commercial insurance companies, and provides a sliding fee scale for those without insurance.
Four County and IHC currently collaborate to provide integrated care units at
- Kokomo, IN Logansport, IN (2 sites) Peru, IN
If you or someone you know is in need of behavioral healthcare, make an appointment today by calling (800) 552-3106 or visit www.fourcounty.org to learn more.
