Community Counseling Services

Community Counseling Services (CCS) is a 501(c)(3) public non-profit agency dedicated to providing quality, affordable, and consumer-oriented comprehensive behavioral health services in West Point, MS. Established under federal and state mandates, CCS operates as a community mental health center serving one of Mississippi's 14 mental health regions, focusing on culturally sensitive, community-based care to help clients achieve their highest level of functioning. CCS offers a wide range of mental health services for both adults and children, including outpatient therapy, crisis response, support coordination, and various rehabilitation programs. Upholding a commitment to accessibility, CCS serves all patients regardless of their ability to pay and provides discounts based on family size and income. Generated from the website

Community Counseling Services is also known as Mississippi Region VII Mental Health/Mental Retardation Commission. The organization was formed as a result of the Federal Community Mental Health Centers Act, mandating community access to mental health care. It is a public nonprofit agency licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Mental Health. Community Counseling Services is supervised by mental health commissioner, who is appointed by board of supervisors in every county. The organization has more than 450 staff members that provide services to over 65 programs in nearly 50 sites, covering a seven-county area. It provides various services, including mental health, residential, alcohol and drug, and developmental disability services and employee assistance programs. Community Counseling Services is located in Columbus, Miss.