KWC is a warm, friendly, safe and caring environment for women to come and enjoy. We provide a range of services either free or at very low cost. KWC prides itself on the supportive and confidential service we provide for the women on the Kapiti Coast.We work with families to find ways that encourage and support the raising of healthy, happy and confident children. At Jigsaw North we care about children and their families.
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Services Offered
Counselling - KWC is committed to providing a free, safe, confidential service which abides by the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards of the National Association of Counsellors (NZAC). The team of dedicated volunteer counsellors are able to offer you around eight counselling sessions. A detailed information booklet on this free service is available from the Kapiti Womens Centre. To organise a counselling appointment you will first need to read the information booklet on the service. The booklet is available from the Kapiti Women's Centre. This booklet outlines how counselling at KWC works, what is required of you, what you can expect from us and profiles the counsellors. Once you have read the booklet you will be asked to come into the Centre to register for the service by;
* Completing a counselling service agreement. This will be signed by yourself and the Coordinator of KWC. You will be given a copy. * Once you have completed a service agreement your name goes on a waiting list. * The service is highly sought after and there is usually some delay before you are able to see a counsellor. The duty Centre Worker will be able to give you some idea of when you are likely to have an appointment.* * When your chosen counsellor has an available appointment, she will contact you to make a time to see you.
Fees and Payment
This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens
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.