As a ministry of the Roman Catholic Church, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockville Centre assists in serving the basic needs of the poor, troubled, weak, and oppressed and is committed to addressing the causes of injustice. We aim to organize and empower people to secure the participation of all in the life of the community.
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Services Offered
Mental Health Outpatient Services Provides treatment and support services for people with a range of needs, from job- and family-related stress to serious, lasting disturbances. We help them stabilize their lives and improve their emotional well-being.
Outpatient Clinics Psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and social workers staff two Catholic Charities mental health outpatient clinics, in Bay Shore, and Medford. Services are provided to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Services include individual and group therapy, as well as prescribing and managing medications. Clinic case managers screen and schedule clients for treatment and assist with access to other services in the community. Chemical Dependence Services Much is at stake for those struggling to break the cycle of chemical dependence. Catholic Charities supports people struggling to reclaim their lives through all stages of the recovery process.
Outpatient Clinics Outpatient clinics help people in recovery maintain sobriety and live independently and productively. Services include individual and group counseling; groups for early sobriety; DWI/mandated and aftercare; educational programs; crisis intervention; psychiatric services; medical evaluations; and referrals. The program also serves spouses, adolescents, significant others, co-dependents, and adult children of alcoholics (ACOAs). Our clinics provide counseling services in Spanish. Wrap Around Services (W.A.S) Wrap Around Services is a free case management program designed to meet the specific needs of each client. All clients can meet with W.A.S to identify their recovery needs, complete referrals and applications to outside agencies, set and accomplish personal and professional goals, and create an individualized relapse prevention plan.
Fees and Payment
Mental Health Outpatient Services Payment accepted from Medicaid and third-party insurance. A very limited number of clients will be seen on a sliding fee scale for those who do not have insurance. Chemical Dependence Services Sliding scale fees, Medicaid, Medicare, and other third-party insurance accepted.
This is a nonprofit organization.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Faith-Based
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicaid
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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.