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About Us

Communicare has served as Northern Central Mississippi's community mental health center since 1969, providing quality, individualized care to Calhoun, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tate and Yalobusha counties. We deliver caring, professional assistance to people of all ages seeking mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, school-based services, IDD services and 24hr crisis services.

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At all of our locations, we're equipped and ready to provide clinical services that meet the needs of each individual. We offer multiple treatment options for co-occurring disorders (i.e., substance use disorders and mental health disorders) that are certified through the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, including our residential treatment facility, Haven House. Our agency strives to provide access to care that is both exceptional and affordable for all persons.

Insurance and Payment

Care within Reach

For noninsured individuals, services are offered on a sliding fee scale to those under 200% of the poverty level threshold. Communicare will not turn any individual away, regardless of their ability to pay for services.

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Communicare accepts

all forms of insurance,

including but not limited to:

  • Medicaid

  • Medicare

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Aetna

  • Cigna

  • United Healthcare

  • Ambetter

  • Humana

  • Anthem

  • Molina

  • VA Cares

The People Who Care

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Melody Medaris, Ph.D.

Executive Director

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Rachel Alcorn

Clinical Director

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Anthony Jackson, MD

Medical Director

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Allison Floyd

Human Resources

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Lisa Hillhouse

Substance Use Director

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Amanda Hastings

Human Resources Director

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Aimee Floyd

Nursing Director

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Sherry Styres

IDD Director

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Crisis Stabilization Unit Director

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Nikki Thomas

Haven House Director

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Connie Arterberry

Co-Occuring Trainer

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Kerri McKnatt

Intensive Services Director

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Grace Danison

Outreach Director

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John Alcorn

Information Technology Director

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Wendy Pettit

Community Support Specialists Director

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Nikki Tutor

Children's Services Director

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Kendra Lloyd

Crisis Coordinator

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Denise Phillips

Calhoun County Office Manager

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Macarah Morris

Lafayette County Office Manager

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Megan Taylor

Panola County Office Manager

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Marketa Larry

Marshall County Office Manager

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Reba Carter

Tate County Office Manager

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Rochelle Reed

Yalobusha County Office Manager

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Brian Davis

Maintenance Director

In a crisis? You’re not alone. Call our 24/7 crisis line anytime at 1-866-837-7521. We’re here to help.

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