Cameray Child & Family Services is a community-based agency committed to the strengthening of individuals and families through a spectrum of services including counselling, education, outreach and advocacy.
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Services Offered
Counselling We offer many types of counselling programs to children, youth, and their families based on their needs. Each of these programs may include individual counselling for the child or youth, parent support, and/or family therapy.
* Family Counselling Program - Provides long term counselling up to 12 sessions for children or youth under 19 with a range of family issues. Referrals may come from any source.
* Sexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP) - Provides long term counselling up to 24 sessions for children or youth under 19 who have experienced historical sexual abuse, with clear disclosure that has been investigated. Referrals may come from any source.
* Sexual Health Intervention Program (SHIP) - Provides long term counselling up to 12 sessions for children 12 years of age and under exhibiting sexually intrusive behaviour. Referrals may come from any source.
* High-Risk Youth Program (HRYP) - Provides long term counselling up to 12 sessions for at-risk youth under 19. There is no waitlist for this program. Referrals must come through Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).
* Trauma Program - Provides long term counselling up to 12 sessions for children or youth under 19 who have experienced trauma. Referrals must come through Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).
* Child and Youth Mental Health Program (C&Y) - Provides long term counselling up to 12 sessions for children or youth under 19 exhibiting mental health issues. Referrals must come through Ministry of Children and Family Development's Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Program.
* Brief Family Program - Provides short term counselling up to 8 sessions for children or youth under 19 with families experiencing a situational crisis. There is no waitlist for this program. Referrals must come through Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).
* Brief Sexual Abuse Counselling Program - Provides short term counselling up to 8 sessions for children or youth with a recent sexual abuse disclosure being investigated by Ministry of Children and Family Development and/or police. There is no waitlist for this program. Referrals may come from any source.
Fees and Payment
All of our services are offered free of charge.
This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
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.