NVCSS mental health and wellness programs offer services aimed at improving overall well-being for community members through a variety of programs. NVCSS Counseling services were first offered in Shasta County in 1986, and are now offered in Chico and Oroville. The Counseling program maintains a highly ethical and sound reputation in the community and has an exceptional staff of licensed clinicians: licensed marriage, family and child therapists, licensed clinical social workers; as well as supervised interns. A full range of services are provided, including: individual psychotherapy for children and adults; family and couples counseling; school-based therapy for children; and treatment for dual diagnoses. Counselors also provide services in the local schools to offer individual and group help to students.
Services Offered
Some of the common therapeutic issues that are treated are: - Couple and family relationship issues - Divorce and separation dynamics - Parenting - Child abuse (sexual, physical, emotional and neglect) - Depression and Anxiety disorders - Domestic violence and Anger Management - Treatment planning - Anxiety disorders - Substance Abuse issues
Fees and Payment
- Sliding fee scale based on income and family size - Partnership Health Plan (Shasta) - Medi-Cal accepted for children - Free interpreter service for Medi-Cal clients. Para recibir servicios en Español, tenemos interpretes gratis.
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.
