At Portneuf Valley Family Center Inc., we are of the belief that people who are struggling with emotional and/or behavioral issues can reach a level of recovery that will enable them to live happy, constructive lives despite the problems they are facing. Sometimes we need the caring support of trained professionals in recognizing that path to recovery. This process of recovery is a unique journey for each individual. The services we provide begin as a partnership where each consumer is encouraged to actively participate in the planning and implementation of treatment goals.
Counseling/Psychotherapy A method of treating and managing emotional distress, psychiatric disorders, behavioral concerns, and traumatic events through the use of evidenced-based psychotherapeutic modalities that focuses on behavioral and cognitive aspects of a participant's abilities. Some of the issues that are addressed through these services are: Symptom management, anxiety, depression, suicide ideation, conflict resolution, relationship problems, social phobias, eating disorders, emotion regulation, trauma, grief and loss, women's issues, behavior management, sexual addictions, and other emotional, cognitive and behavioral problems.
Substance Abuse Treatment The provision of individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, case management, assessment, education, and other services to eliminate or reduce alcohol and substance use and arrest, reverse or reduce problems associated with alcohol or substance abuse, or both. (IDAPA 16.07.20.012.18). The treatment provided by PVFC is outpatient and will be limited to individual and group counseling and supportive education including prevention, treatment and supported recovery.
Community Based Rehabilitation Services (CBRS) CBRS is a home or community-based program available to adults who are recovering from a Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, or that promotes recovery in a child or adolescent who has a Serious Emotional Disturbance that promotes resiliency. CBRS professionals also assist the member/consumer to integrate with his/her community, and provide services aimed at helping the member improve his/her quality of life.
Fees and Payment
Patients/Consumers will not be denied services based on inability to pay and discounts are available based on family size and income.
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.
