Presbyterian Support South Canterbury is the largest provider of a broad range of social services in South Canterbury.
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Services Offered
Family Works - Family Works provides a range of services that help people work through challenging issues and become stronger. We work with children, families, schools and in the community to find a new way forward and a positive outcome for all involved.
Counselling - Family Works South Canterbury offers counselling support for children, teens, adults, couples, families, and individuals. If you feel like you are struggling, or things are becoming overwhelming - we can help. Our qualified, professional and supportive counsellors provide an unbiased and non judgemental ear to listen to your concerns.
We'll help you explore and understand your thoughts and feelings and support you to: * Look at things from a different point of view * Solve problems and develop ways to cope * Move on or make positive changes in your life
Fees and Payment
In many cases counselling sessions are able to be subsidised or provided free of charge thanks to funding from Government and the community.
This is 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.