Anglicare Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of support services to the people of Tasmania.
Working for a just Tasmania, in response to the Christian faith, Anglicare strives to achieve social justice and provide the opportunity for people in need to reach fullness of life.
We are guided in this mission by the values of compassion, hope, respect and justice.
Anglicare has a number of services to support people who are affected by mental health issues.
We’re here for you and will listen to what you have to say. Many of our services are designed specifically to support you through the different stages of your life.
We can provide support to rebuild family relationships when they have spun out of control.Â
Or perhaps you are a young mum or a father wanting to work out how to be the best parent you can be.
Our programs are free and confidential. Â We have a large range of family services throughout Tasmania. Many of these programs are designed to help you get through the different stages of your life.
We can help you with: -child, youth and family mental health -parenting courses -counselling -home-based school readiness programs.
Anglicare cares about people whose lives are being affected by alcohol and other drugs. We provide a comprehensive range of alcohol and other drug support services to help individuals, their families or carers.
Fees and Payment
The majority of Anglicare’s Counselling and Support Services are free.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Faith-Based LGBTQ
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.