Choices Aberdeen is passionate about promoting and supporting positive relationships in young people and vulnerable adults. We have developed and researched engaging, quality and relevant resources which empower our service users to develop and maintain successful relationships.
Choices Aberdeen is an organisation with a Christian ethos. This is our inspiration for loving unconditionally and serving the needs of the most vulnerable in our city. We serve people regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual choices, respecting the identity and choices of all those we work with.
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Services Offered
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Our Therapeutic Listening service can help you face an unplanned pregnancy or a pregnancy loss. You don't need to face this tough time alone. Youth Counselling
Counselling helps young people to navigate their way through difficult times and improves their resilience. It is an enhancing element complimenting the many other positive aspects of school life which contribute to supporting the development of mentally well individuals within our community. Most children grow up to be mentally healthy without counselling intervention, however, many young people have poor mental health and surveys suggest that this is an increasing problem, particularly so for young people who are already vulnerable.
Fees and Payment
This is a registered charity
Services Offered To: Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual LGBTQ
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.