With over 40 years of experience, The Women's Center is the preeminent organization in the region offering comprehensive and confidential services to survivors and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child trauma. We may be called the Women's center, but we serve men and children as well.
Services Offered
Counseling - Offering individual crisis and on-going counseling services for men, women and children, as well as workshops and group counseling for children, teens and adults. Group counseling includes: * Self Esteem * Empowerment * Healthy Relationships * Development Disabilities * Survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence
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.
