Community Addiction and Mental Health Services of Haldimand & Norfolk
Community Addiction and Mental Health Services of Haldimand & Norfolk
Anglican Family Care is a social services agency that has served the people of Dunedin and Otago since 1970. Our main office is based in Dunedin, with other branches in Balclutha, Oamaru and Alexandra.
Our main focus is children, young people and their families, but we also provide services that support individuals in need.
Our services are for all people regardless of beliefs because we respect the values and beliefs of the Anglican Church, especially "To respond to human needs by loving service".
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Services Offered
Counselling Service The counselling service at Anglican Family Care offers a solution focused approach of up to eight free sessions aimed at clients unable to access counselling support due to cost.
As the counselling service is a part of a Child & Family Support Service, the primary focus is to assist parents in addressing past or present issues that may be impacting on the well-being of their children and family.
Counselling supports people to identify strategies that will help them to manage life's often complex and sometimes unexpected challenges. The aim is to enable people to work towards living their lives in a more satisfying way, both personally and in their relationships with whanau.
Therapeutic Services for Children and Families There are two types of services available: * Child-centred play therapy This is a child-led therapeutic service for children which can be short- or long-term.
* Counselling for parents This service is for people who wish to enhance the wellbeing of children in their care by being supported to live their lives in a more satisfying way - both personally and in their relationships with their children and whanau.
Fees and Payment
Services offered are free.
This is a non-profit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens
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.