Individuals below the federal poverty line experience a higher prevalence rate of mental illness than those above the poverty line; the rates are 6.8% versus 3.5% respectively. Additionally, those who are uninsured have a higher prevalence rate than those who are insured, these rates are 4.7% versus 3.9% (Kamal, 2017). Those who need help the most will have the hardest time affording it. By offering a sliding scale we hope to break the vicious cycle that people experiencing socioeconomic difficulties are facing.
We want to treat disadvantaged people who have minor mental health issues so they do not spiral into a worse condition that becomes harder, and more costly to treat.
Breaking this cycle is important to us, and we want to continue offering our services to those who need them most.