FAQ
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
At Cultivating Life Clinic, we believe healthcare should be personal, compassionate, and rooted in dignity. Our Frequently Asked Questions are designed to help you understand who we are, how we serve our community, and what you can expect when seeking care with us. As a community-based clinic, we provide integrated mental health services, primary medical care, and supportive programs such as life coaching and group sessions—approaching each individual as a whole person: body, mind, and spirit. We are intentionally structured to support individuals and families who may face barriers to accessing traditional care, offering time-limited services focused on stabilization, health literacy, and connection to ongoing community resources when appropriate. Because we do not bill or accept insurance, we strive to keep our fees transparent and accessible, with sliding scale options available. Whether you are exploring clinical care, supportive services, or community-based programs, this section will guide you through our services, scheduling, fees, and policies so you can make informed decisions about your care with clarity and confidence.
Cultivating Life Clinic is a community-based clinic providing mental health services, primary care medical services, and supportive services such as life coaching and group programs. We provide care that honors the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. We do not accept or bill insurance.
Cultivating Life Clinic is designed to support individuals and families who face barriers to accessing care. While we provide high-quality clinical services, we are not intended to function as a long-term continuity clinic.
Our goal is to promote health, improve health literacy, and support stabilization while helping
As of 1/13/2026
Individuals become connected to ongoing care in the community when possible. Most people can expect to participate in our clinical services for approximately 6–12 months, depending on their needs and circumstances.
Cultivating Life’s community-based programs, groups, workshops, and educational seminars are open to the community. Participation in these programs does not require receiving clinical or supportive services through the clinic.
All services are by appointment only. The clinic currently is open on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 10am – 6pm (EST) and Fridays 9am – 3pm (EST), excluding holidays. (We are still working on this.)
Same-day appointments may be available as scheduling permits. Cultivating Life Clinic does not provide emergency or crisis care.
Primary care visits, mental health services including couseling and psychiatric care, in addition to other supportive services
Same-day appointments may be available as scheduling permits. Cultivating Life Clinic does not provide emergency or crisis care.
We do not provide emergency care, disability evaluations, legal or forensic evaluations, or court-ordered assessments.
We do not prescribe controlled substances.
We do not prescribe contraceptives, medications for erectile dysfunction or provide obstetrics care orfamily planning services.
Telehealth visits are offered by secure video for follow-up care only after an initial in-person visit. Routine phone-only visits are not offered.
Our standard fee for a clinical visit with a prescriber is up to $40 per visit. If you can’t afford the fee, sliding scale options may be available with proof of income. Patients who are able may choose to give more to support access for others.
- When you have a clinical visit at Cultivating Life Clinic, your care includes access to supportive services through our Support Services Bundle.
- The Support Services Bundle covers group sessions and supportive individual visits during the week of your clinical visit and the following week. Two additional support passes are also provided for later use within the same month.
As of 1/13/2026
When no clinical visit occurs, group sessions are $5 per session, and individual supportive sessions are $10 per session. Sliding scale options may apply depending on the service and available funding support, in addition to proof of income.
A small fee is assessed for clinic visits and is due at the time of service.* If you can’t pay the flat fee, we have a sliding fee scale that is based on household income. (For the purposes of sliding scale and reduced fees, “household” generally includes you, your spouse (if married), and any dependents (under the age of 18) who rely on your household income for support. Roommates or others who share housing but do not share finances are not included.)
Proof of income includes any of the following that apply to you:
- Pay stubs for the last three weeks.
- If self-employed, bring a copy of last year’s tax return.
- Proof of unemployment benefits.
- Social Security eligibility letter or a copy of a Social Security check.
- If you have no income for the last three months, we will accept a written statement, signed and dated, explaining your financial hardship.
- If you are paid in cash, you may bring a letter from your employer stating your income, or sign a statement verifying your income.
* Please note: Lab tests, procedures, and medication may be additional costs; the clinic does not set or control these costs.
Faith-informed care is optional and provided in a respectful, inclusive manner.
Proof of income includes any of the following that apply to you:
- Pay stubs for the last three weeks.
- If self-employed, bring a copy of last year’s tax return.
- Proof of unemployment benefits.
- Social Security eligibility letter or a copy of a Social Security check.
- If you have no income for the last three months, we will accept a written statement, signed and dated, explaining your financial hardship.
- If you are paid in cash, you may bring a letter from your employer stating your income, or sign a statement verifying your income.
* Please note: Lab tests, procedures, and medication may be additional costs; the clinic does not set or control these costs.