Questscope is an international non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1988 with the goal of putting the last, first. We rely on a theory of social change that recognizes the interconnected nature of individual transformation, institutional response, and policy changes at the governance level.
For 30 years, Questscope has rigorously applied this model in partnership with dozens of community, government, and international organizations.
Services Offered
TRAUMA RECOVERY - Psychosocial Counseling is offered to individuals, families, and groups as they struggle with war-related psychological pressures and trauma. - Our trauma recovery programs work to combat the negative stigmas of mental health struggles and help people on the long road to healing. - Our Trauma Recovery and Empowerment programs help refugees heal through creativity—art, poetry, storytelling, painting, photography, and music. We also encourage healing through understanding, teaching people about the biological impacts of trauma and de-mystifying what can sometimes feel so bewildering. We do all this and more through our co-creation partners—Lens on Life, Me/We International, Barefoot Psychology, Questscope volunteers, and the people we serve.
Fees and Payment
Nonprofit organization
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Languages: Arabic, English
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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Do you know the reason they are not accepting clients?
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.
