Our aim is to meet the core needs of our clients, offering them the hope of fresh possibilities, positive change and personal growth. Our fully qualified staff members who provide professional services come from a range of educational and social science backgrounds. Any service charges will be based on our affordable sliding scale and your personal circumstances. Our goal is to ensure everyone has access to quality social services.
Summary: To ensure that each person entering the programme is treated as an individual, and given a sense of dignity and value, whether or not they complete the programme. That students realise that the responsibility for recovery is theirs. That students will come to appreciate the need to approach recovery from a 'whole-of-life' perspective. We want to help and encourage each student in the development of their whole person, (not just stopping addiction[s]), so they can achieve their personal potential. That students will learn on-going positive daily routines which assist in continuing to remain free of compulsive or addictive behaviours.
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Services Offered
Counselling - We provide counselling for all ages. Our qualified and experienced counselling team (NZAC registered) offers one to one, small group or family Counselling. We use a range of approaches to assist children, teens and adults find solutions to their unique situations.
Family Support - To ensure we achieve the very best outcomes for the people we work with, our Social Practice Team (Counsellors, Social Workers & Family Violence workers) work together to ensure support is given to both individuals and the important people in their lives. This is a multidisciplinary or integrated way of working. We will work with you to create a plan for you and your family to reach the goals you set. This may include using the specialised services of other agencies.
Family Violence Programmes - Our goal is to improve safety in our community. While we have a particular focus on supporting men to make healthy changes, we are also able to provide support and programmes for women, children and families. We encourage you to talk to us about the best option for you.
Fees and Payment:
Any service charges will be based on our affordable sliding scale and your personal circumstances. Our goal is to ensure everyone has access to quality social services.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: 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.