CHESI - Harrisburg Community Health

CHESI - Harrisburg Community Health is a vital healthcare provider located at 205 N Main St, Harrisburg, IL 62946. It operates as part of the broader organization, Community Health & Emergency Services, Inc. (CHESI), a private non-profit entity with a history of over 40 years of service in Southern Illinois. This specific location in Harrisburg functions as a community health center, offering a wide array of primary care services. The clinic's mission, aligned with CHESI's overarching vision, is to provide effective and responsive care, ensuring that each patient receives high-quality services. They are committed to establishing a complete and comprehensive system of primary health care, including primary medical and dental health care, diagnostic laboratory and radiological services, psychiatric medical services, urgent/emergent health care, and primary level inpatient care. CHESI - Harrisburg Community Health provides primary medical, dental, behavioral healthcare, and specialty services. Their medical services encompass general primary care, ancillary services, hospital referrals, and Preventative Healthcare. They also offer urgent care for non-life-threatening conditions. For individuals seeking mental health and substance use disorder treatment, the clinic provides outpatient programs, including individual, family, and couples counseling, anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. They also address opioid addictions, utilizing medications like buprenorphine and naltrexone during detox and treatment. A key aspect of CHESI's philosophy is accessibility. They operate with a "no one turned away" policy, meaning they will provide medical care regardless of a patient's financial situation. They accept various forms of payment, including Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Furthermore, they offer a sliding fee scale based on income and other factors to ensure affordability for all. The Harrisburg location is one of nine regional primary care access points serving seven counties in Southern Illinois: Alexander, Hardin, Jackson, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, and White counties. They also leverage telemedicine to expand access to care.