We are a leading player in enhancing relationships that impact family life in Nelson Mandela Bay.
Our aim is to create a supportive and enabling environment that will protect and preserve the family.
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Services Offered
COUNSELLING SERVICES
One hour counselling sessions are available to individuals (adults, youth, and children), couples and families. The therapeutic model used is Time Limited Brief Therapy = maximum of 6 sessions per goal. Problem areas addressed in counselling cover relationships problems, marital problems, anger issues, communication problems, Low self-esteem, grief and loss, trauma debriefing and management, stress management.
INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT
Intake services are available from Mondays to Thursdays from 08h00 to 11h30. Clients are contained and assessed to see which programme would be most appropriate for them, or referral, if necessary.
ips problems, marital problems, anger issues, communication problems, Low self-esteem, grief and loss, trauma debriefing and management, stress management. PARENTING PROGRAMMES
Parenting for different groups of parents, including: - First time parents - Single parents - The purpose is to meet the social and emotional needs of single parents and equip them with skills to cope in their daily living - Blended families
Individuals, couples and groups
10x2 hour sessions dealing with: - The importance of mother and father - The importance of bonding - Building relationships - Different personalities - Developmental stages - Communication - Discipline
DIVORCE RECOVERY PROGRAMME
- Mediation - Separated and divorce parents are assisted in resolving disputes and completing parenting plans for their children. The aim is to establish a platform from which positive co-parenting can commence. - Positive parenting post-divorce/separation - The key to co - parenting is focusing on the children only. The post-divorce/separation course assists co-parents to handle divorce and parenting. - Kids in Divorce - This is a therapeutic group work programme focusing on the grieving process and improving the self-esteem and well-being of children affected by parental separation. The programme includes children and parents, individually and jointly.
YOUTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME
- Holistic Schools' Programme - Three pronged approach working with pupils, teachers and parents on issues such as life skills, bullying, sexual relationships, self-esteem, teenage pregnancies, domestic violence, gender - based issues. - Ad-hoc Schools' Programme - At request from schools, programmes are offered - Leadership skills, Educational Talks, Debates, Panel discussions and Awareness Campaigns. - Mxit Reach Live- An online service that provides emotional support, information sharing and referral of clients. The service is aimed at youth and adults who cannot access FAMSA Offices.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION /ENRICHMENT
10Hour course (couples or groups)
5x2 sessions dealing with: - Motives for getting married - Different personalities - Communication - Family of origin - Conflict management - Children and parenting - Finances - In-laws - Sex - Values - Interests - Religion/Spirituality
PREVENTION PROGRAMME FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND GENDER - BASED VIOLENCE
Awareness and educational inputs in communities, churches and schools.
EMPOWERING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Services Offered: - Support to Victim Empowerment Centres ; - The management of a Trauma Support team - WOW groups in the communities - Black male groups focusing on historical relevance of the different roles of men and women.
Fees and Payment
This is a registered non-profit organization
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.