Our goal is to give vulnerable families the opportunity to transform their family life for good. We are committed to seeing families freed from long-term damage that negatively affects the next generation.Many young New Zealanders aspire to a better life for themselves and their family but are limited by their own upbringing and personal circumstances. Creating a family of their own is often a response to their own past experience; one that quickly leads to stress and strain rather than the fulfilment and belonging they had hoped for. They find themselves with a family for which they lack the resources, skills and support to look after.
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Services Offered
Counselling & Family Therapy - Counselling services include one-on-one, couples, children, teens, adults, and family therapy.
* Anger - identifying the source and developing coping strategies * Behavioural issues * Grief and loss - support and understanding * Goal setting - strategies for achieving what you want * Relationships - understanding yourself and others * Abuse - in childhood or as an adult * Confidence - finding a strong sense of personal identity and purpose * Family violence * Alcohol and drug difficulties
Parent Support - Parent Support is designed for parents who have at least one child in the home and who need coaching in parenting and household management. Our team of dedicated staff tailor the training to suit each family's specific circumstances and needs. They can also recommend other Iosis services and programmes, such as parenting programmes, social work and counselling, if required.
Fees and Payment
Counselling service is free. This is also a registered charity.
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.