The social development center is the main facility established by the Ministry of Labour and Social Development to provide its services and implement its policies in the areas of welfare and social development in local communities. It is the mini-facility representing the Ministry and includes the most important branches of its departments and divisions that are directly related to broad segments of the beneficiary groups or who are targeted to benefit from the services and activities of the social center.
Services Offered
- Family Counseling Services: through which psychological services and family counselling are provided to all individuals in society through the adoption of preventive-therapeutic-developmental approaches, in order to reach the stability and continuity of the family.
- Accepting the children of divorced wome : and offering them necessary facilities and communication platform for those who suffer from family problems by providing appropriate supervision and addressing ways to maintain accountability for children's safety.
- Children and youth development programs: A number of scientific and practical activities and programs are implemented through the social development centers, during morning and evening periods.
Fees and Payment
Offers free and subsidized services
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Languages: Arabic, English
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.
