The mission of RTS is to eliminate all forms of violence, with a special focus on sexual assault and abuse. Informed by our understanding of traumatic experiences and cycles of violence, we facilitate healing and the prevention of violence through the provision of counseling, advocacy, and education. We promote and adopt policies, practices, and social values rooted in fairness, equity, and inclusiveness. RTS has improved the health and quality of life for 200,000 survivors of sexual assault/abuse and their loved ones for over 22 years. We make our services accessible to all residents by minimizing economic and cultural barriers to participation. Services are free and delivered with linguistic and cultural competence.
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Services Offered
Counseling RTS aims to help survivors learn the skills they need to heal from sexual trauma and develop the tools to be supportive of their own healing and the healing of others. Our sexual assault counselors are trained in dealing with all aspects of sexual abuse, its impact and the healing process. Counselors support survivors and their partners, friends, and family members by listening and helping to clarify issues, identify options, and access resources. Finding a safe and supportive place to share feelings about traumatic events can be important for healing. RTS currently offers: * Individual Counseling - In one-on-one counseling, survivors share their feelings and thoughts with a counselor who is trained to create a safe and supportive environment. Survivors can openly address emotions and concerns pertaining to the sexual abuse they have experienced without being judged or blamed.
* Family Counseling - Sexual abuse affects the survivor's family system as a whole. Support for the healing processes of the entire family is provided when appropriate.
* Group Counseling - Support groups give survivors the opportunity to continue the healing process with others who have had similar experiences. Support groups can help break through the isolation so common among victims.
Fees and Services Offered:
Services are free and delivered with linguistic and cultural competence.
This is a non-profit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens
Special Groups: Bilingual
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.