About Communicare

About Communicare

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.

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 & Payments

Communicare accepts all forms of insurance, including, but not limited to:

Medicaid; Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
Cigna
United Healthcare
Ambetter
Humana
Anthem Blue Cross
Molina
VA Cares
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.

Evidence-based Practices Used

Get to know our team

Melody Madaris, Ph.D.
Melody Madaris, Ph.D.Executive Director
Rachel Alcorn
Rachel AlcornClinical Director
Anthony Jackson, MD
Anthony Jackson, MDMedical Director
Allison Floyd
Allison FloydHuman Resources Specialist
Lisa Hillhouse
Lisa HillhouseSubstance Use Director
Amanda Hastings
Amanda HastingsIDD Services Director
Aimee Floyd
Aimee FloydNursing Director
Susan Beard
Susan BeardCrisis Stabilization Unit Director
Nikki Thomas
Nikki ThomasHaven House Director
Kerri McKnatt
Kerri McKnattIntensive Services Director
Connie Arterberry
Connie ArterberryCo-Occurring Trainer
Morgan Fellows
Morgan FellowsPublic Relations & Outreach Director
John Alcorn
John AlcornInformation Technology Director
Wendy Pettit
Wendy PettitCommunity Support Specialists Director
Nikki Tutor
Nikki TutorChildren's Services Director
Kendra Lloyd
Kendra LloydCrisis Coordinator
Denise Phillips
Denise PhillipsCalhoun County Office Manager
Macarah Morris
Macarah MorrisLafayette County Office Manager
Megan Taylor
Megan TaylorPanola County Office Manager
Marketa Larry
Marketa LarryMarshall County Office Manager
Reba Carter
Reba CarterTate County Office Manager
Rochelle Reed
Rochelle ReedYalobusha County Office Manager