Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau, Inc. is an agency that coordinates, develops and provides services dedicated to promoting the positive growth and development of youth and families in Chester, Deep River and Essex, Connecticut.
Services Offered
Clinical Services - TTYSB Clinical Director, Melanie Meyer is available to provide individual or family therapy for residents of Chester, Deep River or Essex. TTYSB treatment is intended to be short-term, and Melanie has a great deal of experience working with middle and high school aged youth. TTYSB networks with local mental health professionals and provides referrals and recommendations for specialized services or longer-term care, as needed.
We offer the following Services Offered:* Individual Therapy * Family Therapy * Couples Therapy * Group Therapy * Parental Support * Other Resources as needed
Fees and Payment
For some families, the low-cost (or no cost) clinical services at the youth service bureau are more affordable or more convenient than seeking counseling with private providers in our community.
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.