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Open Door Community Care Division

Our Mission

We believe that mental health care is a fundamental human right, not a privilege reserved for those who can afford it. Our nonprofit organization exists to eliminate financial barriers to mental health therapy services, ensuring that anyone seeking help can access quality care regardless of their economic circumstances.

Bridging the Coverage Gap

Mental health care in America faces a critical accessibility crisis that extends far beyond the uninsured. We serve individuals and families who find themselves caught in the complex web of healthcare economics, including:

The Underinsured: Those with health insurance who face prohibitively high deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance that make therapy financially unreachable despite having "coverage."

The Employment Gap: Individuals between jobs, in temporary positions, or working part-time who don't qualify for employer-sponsored insurance but earn too much to qualify for Medicaid or Medicare.

The Self-Employed and Gig Workers: Freelancers, contractors, and small business owners who struggle with expensive individual insurance plans or high out-of-pocket costs.

Students and Young Adults: Those aging out of family plans or in educational transitions who face gaps in coverage or high student health plan costs.

The "Middle Ground": Families who earn above Medicaid thresholds but still struggle to afford the actual cost of mental health treatment, even with insurance.

Medicare Gap Recipients: Individuals who don't yet qualify for Medicare but face age-related employment challenges or early retirement circumstances.

Understanding Real Affordability

We recognize that having insurance doesn't guarantee affordable access to care. Many people face impossible choices:

  • Skipping therapy sessions to pay for groceries or rent
  • Avoiding treatment because a $50 copay feels insurmountable when multiplied weekly
  • Delaying care while trying to meet high deductibles
  • Going without treatment because they're "too wealthy" for assistance programs but too financially stretched for market-rate therapy

Our Comprehensive Approach

Direct Payment Services: We pay therapists directly for sessions, eliminating upfront costs and reimbursement hassles for clients.

Flexible Eligibility: Our qualification process looks at the whole financial picture—not just income—including debt, family responsibilities, medical expenses, and regional cost of living.

Network of Providers: We maintain relationships with licensed mental health professionals who share our mission and provide quality care to our sponsored clients.

No-Judgment Application: We understand that financial hardship comes in many forms and doesn't always fit traditional assistance program criteria.

Ongoing Support: We provide sustained funding for therapy journeys, not just crisis intervention, recognizing that healing takes time.

Who We Serve

Our services are available to anyone whose financial circumstances create barriers to accessing mental health care, including but not limited to:

  • Individuals with high-deductible health plans
  • Families managing multiple financial pressures
  • People in career transitions or employment gaps
  • Those with complex insurance situations
  • Students and young adults establishing independence
  • Anyone for whom therapy costs represent an unmanageable financial burden

Our Values

Dignity in Access: Every person deserves mental health care without having to prove their worthiness through extensive documentation or means testing.

Holistic Understanding: We recognize that financial barriers to mental health care are complex and don't always align with traditional poverty metrics.

Quality Care: We ensure that financial assistance never means compromising on the quality of therapeutic services.

Privacy and Respect: Our process maintains client confidentiality while streamlining access to care.

Systemic Change: While helping individuals, we also advocate for broader healthcare policy changes that address these access gaps.


Mental health challenges don't discriminate by income level, and neither should access to treatment. By removing financial barriers, we help prevent mental health struggles from escalating into more severe conditions that could impact employment, relationships, and overall life stability—creating a positive cycle of healing and resilience.

How We're Funded

Our work is supported by individual donors, foundation grants, and community partnerships. Every dollar donated goes directly toward funding therapy sessions for those in need, with minimal administrative overhead ensuring maximum impact.


If you're struggling with mental health challenges but feel trapped by financial constraints, you're not alone. Our application process is straightforward, confidential, and designed to get you connected with care as quickly as possible.

Mental health is health. Financial circumstances shouldn't determine whether you get better or continue to suffer. We're here to ensure they don't.

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