MASCS is a unique charity providing subsidised counselling services in the Greater Manchester area.
Our counsellors are trained to deal with a range of different issues that people face in their lives and MASCS provide a confidential space for you to talk through your feelings and emotions. We support clients to make sense of their thoughts and ensure that they are comfortable in their surroundings.
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Services Offered
* Our counselling service has enabled distressed people in the local community the ability and opportunity to improve their lives, health and well-being.
* We realise that you have sought our help during what may be a difficult time, and counselling is a way of exploring feelings and overcoming those emotional difficulties in a safe and confidential setting.
* We also provide private counselling sessions
Fees and Payment
This is a registered charity
Clients are asked to make a small affordable contribution towards the cost of their appointments. Anyone unable to make a contribution will still be seen.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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One quick last question. Who was seeking counseling today?
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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.