The Stepped Mental Health Care Program

The Center for Community Mental Health has developed a 3-step program for obtaining evidenced-based mental health care. Clients are invited to utilize all 3 steps in order or begin at whichever step you feel meets your current needs. 

Feel free to contact our intake office at 703 993-1370/ccmh@gmu.edu if you have questions about the Stepped Care Program.

Step 1: Emotional Support Line

A telephone helpline available 7 days/week from 8:30am-8:30pm, using an evidence-informed approach to address acute issues, with screening for problems that require more intensive treatment.

*La línea de apoyo emocional en español estará cerrada los siguientes días: Thanksgiving Day y 21 de diciembre al 5 de enero.

Please note - the Emotional Support Line will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and December 21-January 5th

Step 2: Skills Based Therapy

A 3-session telehealth intervention designed to improve coping skills, using an evidence-informed approach, with continued screening for problems that require more intensive treatment. These 3 sessions are FREE to the following groups:

• Mason students, staff and faculty.
•  Residents of Prince William County.
•  Residents of Fairfax County, aged 16 and up.

The 3 sessions are $35 per session for others, with a sliding fee scale available based on income.

Step 3: Longer-term Therapy

 Upon completion of the 3 session skills-based intervention, a referral for additional sessions of therapy (via telehealth or in-person) with a provider from the CCMH may be offered. Additional sessions are available on a sliding fee scale, based on income.