Weems Community Mental Health – Meridian

Mental Health · Mississippi · Paid

Regional community mental health provider serving east Mississippi with outpatient behavioral health services, psychiatric care, and substance use treatment. Located at 1415 College Dr in Meridian and open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Fathers can call to schedule intake. Bring photo ID, insurance or Medicaid card, a list of medications, and any prior treatment records. Sliding-scale fees may be available based on income.

Contact & Details

Address: 1415 College Dr, Meridian, MS 39305

Phone: 601-483-4821

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

About Mental Health for Fathers

Mental health services in the US range from free crisis lines and public community mental health centers to private therapy and inpatient care. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operates 24/7 nationwide and is free and confidential. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) connects callers with local treatment resources for mental health and substance use. Community Mental Health Centers exist in every state and serve people regardless of ability to pay, usually on sliding-scale fees. Medicaid covers mental health care in all states, and the ACA requires insurance plans to cover mental health at parity with medical care. Fathers are particularly at risk for undiagnosed depression, anxiety, and substance issues around separation and custody disputes — this directory surfaces crisis lines, low-cost therapy, support groups specifically for men, and state mental health authorities.

Mental Health in Mississippi

Mississippi chancery courts handle divorce and custody in all 82 counties, with county courts handling some child support matters. The Division of Child Support Enforcement operates under MDHS. Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, and Hattiesburg are the largest cities. Mississippi Center for Justice and North Mississippi Rural Legal Services provide civil legal aid for low-income fathers.

More Mental Health in Mississippi

  • NAMI Mississippi — State affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness offering free education classes, peer-led support groups, and advocacy across Mis
  • Pine Belt Mental Healthcare – Hattiesburg — Regional community mental health center providing comprehensive behavioral health services across south Mississippi, including outpatient co
  • Gulf Coast Mental Health Center — Community mental health provider serving Gulfport, Biloxi, and the wider Mississippi Gulf Coast with outpatient therapy, medication manageme
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Mississippi — Free 24/7 confidential support from trained crisis counselors for anyone in Mississippi experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress,
  • CONTACT Helpline – Mississippi — Mississippi-based 24/7 crisis and emotional support phone line staffed by trained volunteers, offering confidential listening and referrals
  • Communicare – Tupelo — Community mental health and substance use provider serving northeast Mississippi with outpatient counseling, psychiatric services, and addic

Mental Health — Common Questions

I'm in crisis right now — who do I call?
Dial or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential, 24/7 nationwide. Veterans press 1. For non-crisis mental health support, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
How do I find a therapist I can afford?
Community Mental Health Centers (every state has them) charge on sliding-scale based on income. Medicaid covers therapy in all states. Private insurance must cover mental health at parity with medical care. Psychology Today's therapist finder lets you filter by insurance. Open Path Collective offers
0–$80 sessions.
Can therapy hurt my custody case?
Almost always no — judges view voluntarily-sought mental health treatment as responsible parenting. Therapists must keep sessions confidential (with narrow exceptions: child abuse disclosure, imminent self-harm). Court-ordered evaluations are different from voluntary therapy.
Is there support specifically for men?
Yes. Face It Foundation, HeadsUpGuys, Men's Sheds, and Man Therapy run men-focused programs. Many community mental health centers run men-only groups. Fatherhood programs often include peer support as part of their model.