Providing a supportive and respectful environment Promoting well-being and resilience Connecting people of all agesProviding a supportive and respectful environment Promoting well-being and resilience Connecting people of all ages We provide an environment where children and families/whanau are valued and respected. We believe children are holistic learners and our programme is based on the four principles of Te Whariki to promote this.
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Services Offered
Free Counselling - Do you need some one to hear you? Come to Tahunanui counselling services and share the load! Couselling is a practice that allows people to discuss life challenges, worries and emotional distress. In counselling you can feel heard, supported and gain insight. It is a process that can help to think and feel emotions with more clarity. Tahunanui Community centre is providing free counselling for anyone that would like to have a confidential talk with our counsellor.
Fees and Payment
This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults 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.