Organized in 1978, Self Help Center Inc. is a private community agency designated by Natrona County and the State of Wyoming to offer support and services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, stalking, elder abuse, sexual assault, family treatment and to substance abusing individuals.
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Services Offered
Individual and Group Therapy - Licensed professional therapists are available to provide both individual and group therapy to meet a variety of mental health and victim issues ranging from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, substance use issues, etc.
Support Groups - Provide victims a regular time to meet together to share problem-solving techniques, express concerns and feelings in a supportive setting. Assist in sharing experiences and information through networking.
Intensive Outpatient Services for Adults - Licensed and certified staff offer assessment and treatment services to adults wanting to recover from substance abuse addictions and thinking errors. Curriculum designed for improving cognitive thinking skills, conflict-resolution and effective problem solving is taught and reinforced -- emphasizing positive and nurturing parenting and interpersonal relationships.
P.A.V.E. (People Against Violence Everywhere) - PAVE is a prevention-education program targeting school age children through teenagers. Prevention Education staff work from a school and community-based approach educating children and youth about personal safety, family violence, dating violence, sexual assault, child abuse, conflict resolution, personal problem solving, thinking errors and other related topics. Additionally, prevention educations staff facilitates in-school support groups, one-on-one and group mentoring.
Fees and Payment
Sliding fee scale available based on income and ability to pay.
Payment is covered for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors.
This is a non profit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens
Special Groups: Bilingual LGBTQ
Payment: Pro-bono
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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.