The Mission of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is "to extend to all the healing and empowering presence of Jesus."
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Services Offered
PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SOLUTIONS In Alton, Carlinville, Decatur, Effingham, Granite City, Quincy
Through its Professional Counseling Solutions program, Catholic Charities delivers professional and confidential therapy services to individuals, couples and families regardless of their ability to pay for services. Therapy goals work upon the existing strengths of the clients and focus upon helping clients learn skills necessary to their having successful interactions with the significant persons in their lives.
INTACT FAMILY SERVICES In Carlinville, Quincy, Springfield
The families that we help in these programs are in need of additional support to help them face their daily struggles. The goal of the Intact Family Services program is to keep troubled families together by offering them intense case management and education in parenting and linking them with community resources. This program is referral based only from DCFS.
CRISIS ASSISTANCE In Alton, Effingham, Granite City, Springfield
When individuals are in crisis and cannot find their way, we provide basic necessities and help them find the path to self-sufficiency. We work with families to help map out solutions to their problems so that they can regain their dignity. We provide guidance, case management, referral and advocacy.
Fees and Payment
Counseling costs the agency $100 per hour to provide. The average private therapist in this area charges $120 per hour. The agency is committed to providing these critical services to those who would not otherwise be able to afford them. We subscribe to a "fee forgiveness" policy, whereby a portion of counseling fees may be waived for clients with limited resources.
This is a nonprofit organization.
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Special Groups: Faith-Based
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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.
