Hall Mercer Community Mental Health Social Skills Programs For Children & Young Adults
Hall Mercer Community Mental Health Social Skills Programs For Children & Young Adults
The social skills program at Hall Mercer serves children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ages 6 to 12. Small groups facilitated by skilled staff are designed to help participants improve social skills and interact successfully with peers. Evidence based strategies from several curricula designed to teach social skills across a variety of domains are used. Participants will receive a social skills assessment to guide the development of individualized treatment goals. Parents are provided a weekly lesson overview and strategies for practicing skills at home.
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Services Offered
Children participate once per week for 12 weeks with peers their own age. This program is available for private-pay and also to children eligible for Medicaid reimbursed services.
We are currently accepting new children. If you'd like more information, please contact Diana Cooney at 215-573-1911.
Session 1: September to December
Session 2: January to April
Session 3: April to July
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale
Online Counseling: Yes
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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.