Centrecare is a well-respected Catholic not-for-profit organisation, providing a variety of counselling and professional social services inspired by compassion and respect for human dignity. Our services are available throughout the metropolitan and regional areas of Western Australia.
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Services Offered
Centrecare is a large organisation with programs to offer counselling and support for a wide variety of issues.
Some of the challenges an individual, couple and/or family might face can include: -Relationship changes -Conflict -Depression -Low self-esteem and self-confidence -Coming to terms with loss or grief -Separation or considering separation -Stepfamilies -Experiencing a major change in your life -Communication -Gambling -Life transitions -Abuse issues -Helping your children become more confident -Understanding the developmental stages of children -Drug and/or alcohol use -Strengthen your relationships with your children -Sexuality issues
Fees and Payment
Not all of Centrecare's services charge a fee. However, where a fee is charged, fees will be means tested and are calculated on a sliding scale according to the total household income and reflect each client’s capacity to pay.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens
Special Groups: Faith-Based
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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.