Inspiro is a local, non-profit community health service that provides dental and allied health services for the Yarra Ranges community from our Lilydale and Belgrave clinics and various community venues.
We have dentists to look at your teeth, health professionals to help get you moving and active, health services for children and older people, support if you are living with ongoing illness, podiatrists to look at your feet, someone to talk to about your mental health, and many other services to help you reach your own health goals.
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Services Offered
Inspiro has a dedicated team of experienced counsellors here to assist you.
We offer a wide range of counselling types including Generalist Counselling, Drug and Alcohol Counselling, Family Violence Counselling, and Youth Counselling.
We offer counselling for anxiety, depression, grief and loss, perinatal depression, relationship issues, social isolation, drug and alcohol misuse, family violence, ASD/Asperger’s, COVID-19, and interpersonal issues.  We know that life can be overwhelming at times, and we’re here to help you develop strategies that work for you. Everyone’s situation is unique, so we focus on connecting you to the best counselling service and mental health professional for your needs.
Fees and Payment
Fees for counselling are charged according to your financial situation and are waived for low income earners.
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.