Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama Inc
Psychiatry • Athens, AL • Since 1967 • Five locations in Alabama locations
About
Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama, Inc. (MHNC) is a nonprofit mental health care provider founded in 1967 and headquartered in Decatur, AL. It offers comprehensive services for all ages, including counseling, psychiatry, and wrap-around supports, across seven offices in Morgan, Limestone, and Lawrence Counties (including Athens and Decatur). Key facts: - Headquarters: Decatur, AL - Services: Counseling, psychiatry, wrap-around services for all ages - Locations: 7 offices in Alabama (including Athens and Decatur) - Size: ~19 employees; annual revenue around $21.7M - Contact: Phone numbers 256-355-5904 / 256-355-6105; email mreid@mhcnca.org - Website: mhcnca.org If you’re looking for Athens-specific contact or services, MHNC maintains Athens-area offices and staff as part of its Limestone County coverage.
Clinic Type
Psychiatry
Address
Athens-Limestone Counseling Center, 1307 E Elm St, Athens, AL 35611
Phone
256-232-3661
Kwaits@mhcnca.org
Opening Hours
Mon - Tue 8:00 am - 5:30 pm; Wed - Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm; Sat - Sun Closed
Emergency Care
After-Hour Emergencies: 256-355-6091
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
New Client Appointments
Local: 256-355-5904; Long Distance: 800-365-6008
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Rehab.com (for Athens-Limestone Counseling Center): 3.17 out of 5 stars (23 reviews)
Patients praise
- Therapists described as kind and helpful
- Counselors perceived as genuinely caring
Common complaints
- Lengthy wait times for appointments and during sessions
- Difficulties with administrative tasks and scheduling (e.g., cancelled appointments, unreturned messages)
- Complaints about communication and rudeness from front desk staff
- Concerns regarding medication management and continuity of care
"Longest waiting time ever, for real. Literally, I have to wait for over 2 hrs just to be seen."
— Rehab.com review"Called and talked the the appointment receptionist told her needed to see a Dr. I was having bad depression and anxiety she said it was be weeks out before could see a Dr. I would have to do therapy! This place is a joke!"
— uscompanies.net reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- MHCNCA Athens Limestone Counseling Center: Treatment Options, Amenities & Photos (Athens, AL)
- Annual mental health fundraiser combines BBQ, music | Decatur | decaturdaily.com — Apr 24, 2026
- Alabama Rehab & Addiction Treatment: 699 Verified Centers — May 12, 2026
- Hiring event in Limestone County connects job seekers with potential employers - AOL — Apr 21, 2026
- Limestone Ledger for April 4 | Athens The News Courier — Apr 4, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More psychiatry clinics in Athens
Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama in Athens, AL provides comprehensive mental health services for adults and children. Services include case management, outpatient care, day treatment, residential services, emergency services, and school-based mental health collaboration.
Summary: The Athens-Limestone Hospital is a nonprofit, private healthcare provider based in Athens, Alabama (founded 1951; HQ at 700 West Market Street). It employs about 162 people and reports annual revenue around $19.1M. The hospital operates in the Hospitals and Health Care industry with NAICS/SIC codes 62/41 and 622/411. It maintains four offices in the United States, all in Athens, Alabama, and serves as a local community hospital under the alias Athens-Limestone Hospital. Contact: webpage@alhnet.org; Phone: (256) 233-9292. If you’re seeking Limestone Medical Associates specifically in Athens, this site indicates the local Athens-Limestone Hospital network but does not provide direct information about a practice named Limestone Medical Associates.
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