The history of GCCS has been to meet basic urgent needs in the lives of hundreds of children and families. The commitment to be an agency of Christians ministering to the needs of other remains unchanged.
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Services Offered
GCCS COUNSELING SERVICES
GCCS Counseling Service is a private, not-for-profit agency which provides a broad spectrum of high quality, counseling, consultative and educational services. The agency is committed to fostering the emotional growth and development of individuals, families, and our community. We are excited about the challenge to serve the growing and diverse needs in these areas.
*INDIVIDUAL, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING *CHILD AND ADOLESCENT COUNSELING *ABUSE AND CHILDHOOD TRAUMA *ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING *GRIEF COUNSELING *FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION ISSUES
FAMILY PRESERVATION
At GCCS, we offer parenting classes in homes, small groups, and at various congregations. We also offer counseling services for the parents and children. The objective of the family preservation program is to preserve family unity and ensure safety and wellbeing of the child.
Fees and Payment
We also count on friends such as you, who care, pray, and financially support us, therefore empowering us to continue our Christian care for children and families.
We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization and all donations not given in exchange for goods or services are fully tax deductible.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Faith-Based
Payment: Sliding Scale
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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.