Community Outreach has a can-do attitude, and the range of programs to support it. We are in the business of inclusion, not exclusion: "service to," not "screening out." We want people to find solutions and obtain services. We work to include and assist everyone who calls on the phone or walks through our front door. Since our services are comprehensive, we can often make intra-agency referrals to other Community Outreach programs. If we do not operate the program a client needs, we brainstorm with them and network with other agencies to find solutions. We believe everybody deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their personal circumstances and offer the skills, knowledge, and assistance they need to help themselves lead healthy and productive lives. Community Outreach provides a warm and vital atmosphere-not a cold, bureaucratic, or clinical one. As one client put it, "You are so welcoming, to all who venture in…even your signs are considerate and warm." Accessibility is one of our top priorities-for people of all backgrounds, with all kinds of problems, and in any language.
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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.