Huckleberry House works with Central Ohio's youth and families who are dealing with some of the most difficult problems imaginable. Issues like abuse, violence, neglect, poverty, and homelessness. No matter how hopeless the situation may seem, we offer proven programs and committed people who know how to help young people and families take control of their lives.
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Services Offered
Family Support Program
If your family is dealing with a difficult issue, family conflict, school problems, or behavioral or emotional concerns, you're not alone. All families have problems. But the good news is, we are here to help. The Huck House Family Support Program specializes in working with young people and their families to identify strengths, develop coping skills, and change negative behaviors. We help family members learn how to talk to each other and work together to make long term changes that will benefit the entire family.
What you can expect from the Family Support Program: - Individual and family counseling sessions focused on your unique needs - Caring and experienced therapists who are ready to listen to your concerns and work on your goals - The opportunity to learn new and proven skills that can improve life for your whole family - Convenient appointments when and where they work for you
We work with young people throughout Central Ohio and their families.
Our counseling services are available to youth ages 12 to 22 and their families. We often work with youth who have spent time in our Crisis Shelter and those in our Transitional Living Program. But we work with many other families in our community as well. We help families address a wide range of issues including: Anger Anxiety Behavioral concerns Crisis situations Depression Family conflict Parenting School problems Stress management Trauma and PTSD
Fees and Payment
Our counseling services are free to the families we serve. If you have Medicaid, your benefits will cover your counseling. If you don't have insurance, the cost is covered by the Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Board of Franklin County. Currently, we cannot serve families with private insurance, and we will refer those families to another program.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale 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.