Collaborative Solutions Institute is a Central Illinois professional practice whose mission is to provide innovative building blocks for civility in relationships through research, counseling/coaching programs, and public education that develop emotional intelligence, respect for self and others, and development of communication and behavior skills for the individual, family, and organization.
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Services Offered
Solutions - Provides customized counseling for individual adult life enhancement, action planning and challenges at home, work, and in the community.
* Individual counseling for adults * Crisis/coping skills for workplace and personal life * Relationship building * Life coaching/counseling for individuals, couples, and families * Alcohol and other substance abuse
Options - A counseling program to develop options for families with youth at risk for volatility, school problems and/or mental health issues (such as ADHD)
* Individual and systemic family counseling (includes siblings, parents, school personnel where appropriate) * Anger identification and management * Conflict resolution * Communication and social skills training * Relationship building * Coping/pro-active parenting skills * Mental health counseling (examples ADD/ADHD, autism, depression, etc.) * Crisis management * Substance abuse
Avert - Counseling designed to avert anger, stress or control issues for adult men and women who have difficulties at work, in the home, and in the community.
* Domestic violence assessments * Workplace anger and violence prevention counseling * Individual and group counseling * Communication skills * Anger management * Setting boundaries * Relationship building * Mental health counseling * Crisis management * Coordinating with other social services
Fees and Payment
Individual counseling fees are determined before counseling begins and are based on circumstances and income. Insurance may cover part of the costs. SOLUTIONS WORKSHOPS designed for specific groups are based on $150 per hour or $1000 per day or in some cases based on the number of participants. (Solutions)
In some cases, a person's insurance may cover a part of the fees. Grants help pay the cost when clients are not able to cover the entire fee which is why we are able to offer some reduced rates based on income. Decisions about the amount of the fee are determined prior to the start of counseling. (Options)
A sliding scale is available. (Avert)
This is a non profit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare 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.