COMPASSIONATE CARE FUND

APPLICATION

 

Individuals, churches, and others have made donations to Upward Call/Shepherd’s Touch to provide financial assistance for those who desire counseling that they otherwise could not afford.  This fund enables us to offer a reduced fee when clients are unable to pay the full cost of counseling.  Please fill out the information requested, as thoroughly as possible, and return this form to our office.

 

Name____________________________________________________ Date________________

 

Address_______________________________________________________________________

 

 Phone numbers (house, cell, work)________________________________________________

 

Income (total household) Please provide proof of income, i.e. paystub, W-2 information, unemployment information

 

______$0-$10,000                  ______$10,001-$20,000         ______$20,001-&30,000

______$30,001-$40,000         ______$40,001-$50,000         ______$50,001 & over

 

How many adults are living in your household?__________  How many children?___________

 

Are there specific circumstances affecting your ability to pay for counseling that we should consider?  _____________________________________________________________________

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Insurance

Do you have health insurance?  YES______                 NO______

If YES, please cal1 the 800 number on the back of your insurance card and ask if you have any benefits for mental health care.  If you have coverage, they will tell you what those benefits are.  Please call the office manager at (717)-656-4834 to discuss the next step.

 

Church

What church, religious or community organization do you attend?_________________________

They may provide full or partial financial assistance for sessions.  Are you willing to contact them?  YES______ NO______ If “yes”, please contact them.

If they are willing to help, please provide the name of contact person and how they are willing to help: _________________________________________________________________________

 

EAP

Many businesses have an EAP (Employee Assistance Program), in which they pay for counseling for their employees. Please contact your employer to see of they have an EAP Program.

Work Address__________________________________________________________________

Work Phone Number____________________________________________________________

 

Other Resources

A close friend or relative may be willing to help cover all or part of the cost of your visits.  Please list person to be billed:

Name:______________________________________ Phone:____________________________

 

Address:______________________________________________________________________

 

How much money are you able to invest for each counseling session?___________________

 

By your signature, you are agreeing that all of the above information is true and that you consent for us to contact those you have approved.

 

Signature:________________________________________________ Date:________________

 

 

After review of this application we will contact you.  Your adjustment fee will be for 3 sessions, after which another review will take place.

 

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OFFICE USE ONLY:

 

Approved fee amount____________