Amity Community Services Amity) has been providing services for people and the broader community for over 40 years.
Amity is a for-purpose community organisation based in Darwin. We have diverse funding sources that enable us to deliver a range of professional evidence-informed services and programs that encourage healthier habits and lifestyles. These projects and services are underpinned by harm reduction. We specialise in the areas of alcohol, other drugs, gambling and our associated mental health.
We work with people to understand their needs, enabling us to work collaboratively in planning tips and strategies, building upon current skills and/or developing new skills that may assist people in practical ways when changing.
Amity works in a manner that is non-judgemental, supportive and encouraging. We are recognised for our commitment, connection and contribution to our community.
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Services Offered
Amity provides specialised services relating to alcohol, other drugs and gambling. AmityÂ’s counselling service is for people and/or their family and friends.Â
We understand that people use alcohol, drugs and gambling for a variety of reasons and that these behaviours can have both benefits and harms.
We also understand repeated behaviours may become habits and these habits may in turn become a strategy to cope which is not useful.
From this view, our team aims to understand each personÂ’s unique experience and situation and our qualified counsellors provide non-judgemental, professional and confidential counselling sessions.Â
Fees and Payment
There are no charges for counselling with Amity.
Services Offered To: Adults
Payment: Sliding Scale 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.