Kwinana Early Years Services (otherwise known as KEYS) has been strengthening families in Kwinana since 1993.
KEYS is a not for profit organisation that provides free support and quality services to children, parents, carers and grandparents living in the City of Kwinana and the City of Rockingham.
KEYS mission is to promote a better quality of life for families living in the Kwinana area, through the provision of an integrated range of services that will assist parents, carers and children to achieve positive life outcomes.
KEYS enjoys the support of a number of organisations and encourages partnerships and collaborative work practices.
KEYS Counselling is a service offered to parents/carers living in Kwinana, with children aged between 0-12 years. Short term support is available for: -Parenting concerns and goal achievement -Ages and stages of understanding child development -Behavioural issues and management -Developing and enhancing family relationships -Life skills and social skills -Identifying and expressing feelings and thoughts effectively -Increasing self-worth and learning assertive communication -Post separation/divorce -Information and referrals to appropriate services
KEYS also offers a number of family support services and groups, plus operates a playgroup.
Fees and Payment
Counselling is free of charge.
Services Offered To: Adults
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.
