GHF Wellness Scholarship

Thanks to the wonderful partnerships and donations of our community, we are able to offer wellness scholarships to individuals and families to receive services at a reduced rate. Theses scholarships allow for individuals and families to visit with a GHF counselor for a total of 6 sessions. Scholarship funds are limited. 

Eligibility Criteria: 

To be eligible for a GHF Wellness Scholarship, two of the following criteria must be met by one of the individual members seeking mental health services:

1. Income level on or below the federal poverty line

$30,000 (for a family of four)

2. No insurance coverage

3. Loss of Job (within the last 6 months)

4. Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness

5. Welfare Assistance Program Enrollment (WIC, Food Stamps, etc.)

6. Domestic Violence Victim

7. Minors (13-17) in need of crisis intervention services and treatment

8. Emancipated Youth

Application Process: 

To be considered for a scholarship, an individual member must fill out the wellness scholarship application and turn in a complete copy to the GHF Administration. A scholarship reviewer will evaluate and rate all applications based on information and supporting documents provided. The applications will then be sent and voted on by the scholarship committee for a final review. Decisions will be made available within a two-week period.  

The following supporting documents may be requested to complete the application:

-Proof of income/unemployment (Last two pay stubs)

- Homeless Shelter Letter

-Welfare Assistance Application Letter

-Hospital Referral Documents

-Social Service Referral Documents

Assessment and Review: 

GHF wellness scholarship applications will be reviewed on a continual basis as they are submitted. Each application will be reviewed based on the applicant's financial and life circumstances. Based on the criteria in account, relevant documentation will need to be provided. The assessment and review is monitored by a designated scholarship committee member and is responsible for evaluating applications.