Catholic Charities sees the face of God in those in need. By providing food, clothing, shelter and counseling, we bring hope to the hopeless in the city of Chicago and its suburbs.
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Services Offered
Counseling Services
Holbrook Counseling Center Professional counseling services for adult individuals, couples and families, with emotional, behavioral and relationship or family problems, and marital or pre-marital problems. Services are provided in Chicago, and at Catholic Charities regional offices in Des Plaines, Cicero, Mundelein, Worth, and various parish locations.
Community Casework and Counseling & Domestic Violence Provides counseling and case management services to families and individuals who are experiencing a wide range of social and personal problems affecting their ability to cope, including homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse and addiction, sexual abuse, a trauma such as suicide, family issues related to aging parents, homicide, disability, illness such as HIV/AIDS, incest, and parent-child issues. Community Family Service Center (CFSC) Provides professional counseling services for children, youth and families, experiencing a wide range of social, emotional, behavioral, education, mental health or family problems. Adoption/Subsidized Guardianship Preservation Services Provides clinical counseling services to adopted children and their families or those under Subsidized Guardianship through the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Services provided throughout Cook County.
Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) Program that that provides counseling and support services to individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide.
LOSS Program for Children and Youth Program addressing the unique needs of children and adolescents, ages three to 18, impacted by suicide of a family member or person close to them.
Youth and Family Therapeutic Services Provides professional counseling services for children, youth and families, experiencing a wide range of social, emotional, behavioral, education, mental health or family problems.
CHA FamilyWorks In collaboration with the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), a program which provides case management services, employment and clinical services for current CHA residents throughout their relocation process.
HIV/AIDS Liaison to the Archdiocese of Chicago Provides consultation and direction regarding HIV/AIDS education and outreach ministry to Catholic parishes within the archdiocese, departments and staff of Catholic Charities, in collaboration with agencies in Chicagoland. HIV/AIDS Case Management Services Provides comprehensive HIV/AIDS case management, mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, supportive services, transportation, and food pantry services, to those living with HIV/AIDS in Lake County.
Addiction Counseling and Education Services (ACES) Counseling is available on an individual, couple or group basis, for adults 18 or older, who have been negatively impacted by substance abuse related issues, either their own or an individual close to them. Information and referrals to appropriate resources, outpatient counseling for recovering individuals and/or their families, and educational/informational community presentations are also available.
Fees and Payment
Insurance is accepted and fees are based on a sliding scale.
This is a nonprofit organization.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual Faith-Based
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono 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.