Carers MK is an independent local charity established in 2006 to support unpaid carers in Milton Keynes. We are commissioned by Milton Keynes Council to offer support to all unpaid carers from the age of 8 upwards.
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Services Offered
Counselling
Carers MK offers a free and confidential counselling service to all carers over the age of 18 who are registered with us.
The counselling is provided by either a qualified counsellor or a student placement counsellor who is working towards qualification.
All carers accessing counselling will initially be offered 6 sessions which last for one hour each and are on a weekly basis. The sessions take place at the Carers MK offices in Central Milton Keynes. Various time slots are available. As the sessions progress the carer and counsellor will discuss whether or not further sessions are required and, if so, these can be provided.
Fees and Payment
This is a registered charity
All our services are free to carers.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens
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.