On Tuesday, May 29, Louisville Mayor Will Hill traveled to both Community Counseling Services facilities, Brighter Days on East Main St. and Anchor House on Metts St., to sign a proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
Andrew Levine, County Supervisor for Community Counseling, stated that we are well past the point of institutionalizing individuals and the Community Counseling facilities are places where people can receive the attention they need. Levine also pointed out that, according to the U.S. Surgeon General, about one in five people suffer from some type of mental illness.
Mayor Hill took the time to speak about ongoing construction and improvement projects that are taking place in the city, such as: construction of a safe room; the new playground at Ivy Park; and the recent street paving project. Hill also took questions from the groups.
Levine explained that Community Counseling Services is a private, non-profit company, funded mainly through Medicaid, and some private insurance. He added that the company does, at times, receive small grants from the State Dept. of Mental Health which help to pay for those who don’t qualify for Medicaid and don’t have private insurance.
Levine said, “We provide what’s called comprehensive mental health, substance abuse, and disability treatment.” He added that they do have therapists and community support individuals, as well.
