Southern Hills Counseling Center - Tell City

1443 9th Street, Tell City, IN 47586

3.0 (6 reviews)

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Southern Hills Counseling Center - Tell City

LifeSpring Health Systems is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit Community Mental Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving 11 counties across southern Indiana since 1964, when it began as a small outpatient clinic for children in Jeffersonville.
With a mission 'to improve and sustain the quality of life in our communities by providing comprehensive behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, primary care and related services,' LifeSpring embodies the values that 'it is our privilege to serve, with the highest quality of care, in a professional and fiscally responsible manner.' Today, operating over 25 facilities and serving more than 14,000 individuals annually, LifeSpring offers an integrated array of services including education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual and group therapy, recovery support, residential programs, crisis stabilization, school-based health services, and specialized programs for veterans, the homeless, and those with problem gambling or co-occurring disorders.
Utilizing a team approach with physicians, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, counselors, and support staff, LifeSpring tailors personalized programs to treat the whole person in the least restrictive, most supportive environment, fostering strong partnerships with medical, social service, educational, justice, faith, and community organizations to ensure accessible, affordable care on a sliding fee scale regardless of ability to pay, insurance status, or background.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

The clinical team at Southern Hills Counseling Center in Tell City delivers comprehensive outpatient programming designed to keep clients in their local communities. Following their philosophy of providing the least restrictive environment possible, this location coordinates ongoing individual and group treatment. Individuals seeking immediate support can also utilize the clinic's local Open Access hours to walk in and receive same-day care.

Outpatient

Therapies

Treatment at this Perry County clinic relies on a collaborative team approach involving therapists, care managers, and medical staff. Patients engage in directed individual therapy to build coping skills, while ongoing case management ensures their broader life needs find stabilization. When a severe mental health crisis arises, the local Mobile Crisis Team can deploy to the scene to assess needs and safely de-escalate the situation.

Case Management Individual Therapy

Addictions

Beyond traditional substance use disorder treatment for alcohol and drug addiction, the facility is uniquely equipped to address opiate use disorder through specialized community initiatives. The network actively operates Project CARE, a collaborative response team that links individuals to treatment shortly after an overdose. Additionally, staff members hold specific certifications from the state to provide dedicated interventions for problem gambling.

Conditions

Care providers routinely assess and manage both common and severe mental illnesses, treating patients who experience depression, severe anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Because the organization functions as an integrated health network, the clinical team is highly experienced in navigating complex co-occurring disorders. They tailor treatment plans that simultaneously address a psychiatric diagnosis alongside behavioral or substance-related challenges.

Issues

LifeSpring health providers acknowledge that behavioral care is deeply intertwined with complex environmental stressors, including housing instability and family conflict. The organization operates a targeted Healthcare for the Homeless program alongside specific interventions designed to support parents navigating their children's sudden mood changes or behavioral problems at school. Dedicated staff cross-collaborate to assist those dealing with systemic challenges, including the immediate aftermath of surviving an overdose.

Programs

Specialized clinical tracks are a cornerstone of the center's approach, including dedicated Children and Families Services that support youth between the ages of 4 and 17. The Tell City facility also emphasizes its Veterans Services, employing providers specifically trained to understand military culture. These clinicians help returning service members seamlessly reintegrate into civilian life while addressing unique behavioral health needs.

On-site

Amenities

Operating as a dedicated community medical center, the 9th Street clinic provides a practical and welcoming outpatient environment. To ensure that physical access is never a barrier to recovery, the organization maintains a fleet of agency vans to transport eligible clients directly to their therapeutic sessions.

Coverage

Payment

True to its founding mission, Southern Hills Counseling Center ensures that no patient is turned away due to an inability to pay. The intake department readily accepts major coverage options including Medicaid and Medicare to cover outpatient services. For uninsured or underinsured clients, the clinic utilizes a generous sliding fee schedule that significantly discounts service costs based on household size and annual income.

Medicaid Medicare

Eligibility

Who We Serve

Southern Hills Counseling Center welcomes a diverse cross-section of the Tell City community, serving adult men, women, and adolescents across Southern Indiana. Their extensive safety-net infrastructure is deliberately built to care for vulnerable populations, including veterans, pregnant women, and unhoused individuals. From agricultural workers to local families, the center ensures residents of Perry County have an inclusive local access point for behavioral healthcare.

Languages

English

Additional Services

Because the network functions as a community health safety net, clients have seamless access to integrated primary care and physical health services. The administrative team conducts thorough assessment and evaluation services right at intake to connect individuals with the appropriate level of intervention. The agency also partners with local employers to provide an Employee Assistance Program that addresses outside stressors impacting workplace performance.

Assessment/Evaluation ServicesPrimary Care / Physical Health Services

About

Facility Info

Situated in Tell City, Indiana, this facility operates as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit Community Mental Health Center. As part of a much larger regional safety-net system, the site maintains a steadfast commitment to accessibility and community enrichment. The building and its connected transportation services provide necessary accommodations for physical mobility needs, including wheelchair securement.

Credentials

Accreditations

This clinic operates under the rigorous quality standards required of a Federally Qualified Health Center. Furthermore, specialized components of their substance use programming act as certified treatment providers through the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addictions.

Southern Hills Counseling Center - Tell City