Baptist Care SA provides out of home care, disability care, youth education, employment and training, mental health and wellbeing services, homelessness services, Aboriginal services and therapeutic support.  Established in 1913, Baptist Care SA currently has over 1,000 dedicated staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to help South Australians achieve their full potential.  Baptist Care SA is committed to working with the State’s most disadvantaged, championing local issues and connecting with people to provide transition pathways from adversity to opportunity.  Over the last 100 years our incredible staff, enthusiastic volunteers and generous donors have seen the power of working together, helping transform thousands of lives.  Right at the heart of who we are is Jesus Christ’s example of service, which underpins the work we do and the way we do it, always focusing on how our clients lives can be made a little better.
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Building resilience and healthy minds is something we all need to do. Learning to understand our thoughts and emotions, give ourselves grace, push ourselves when needed and pick ourselves up after things haven’t worked out is all part of the journey.
Our capable team is here to help you navigate life with a gentle hand and lots of professional support and understanding.
We offer support and counselling to families, children and individuals.
Experience and research have told us that getting in early can make a significant difference that’s why our Family Wellbeing Service is focused on early intervention and prevention of mental illness in children and young people from 0-18 years old.
As a family, you might need support to help your children manage issues such as bullying, eating or sleeping problems, school transitions and teenager or adolescent related issues.
We provide free mental health support for young people (aged 0-18) and their families. Â Working on an individual case basis, as well as using targeted therapeutic group work, we focus on early intervention and prevention of mental illness.
We work with individuals and their families to build on:-Individual strengths-Expand family resources-Develop a greater sense of connection to community.
In our assessment and goal-setting with families, the needs and wellbeing of children are central and this then supports our work with parents to achieve well-being for the whole family.
Fees and Payment
Counselling services are free
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.