Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties
Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties
Our counseling program helps children, adolescents, individuals, and families experiencing emotional or mental health issues such as: Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Divorce, Anger Management, Family Crisis, Domestic Violence, Parenting and Pregnancy, and Substance Use Addiction. Catholic and Christian counselors are available upon request.
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Services Offered
Group Treatment Services
Alternatives to Violence (ATV) This aggression intervention program helps clients recognize unhealthy behavior patterns and enter the process of becoming non-abusive. Groups are available for both men and women.
Co-Occurring/Dual-Disorder Services Specialized services are provided for individuals experiencing substance use in addition to mental illness. Clients of this program may receive individual counseling and/or referrals to the psychiatrist.
Substance use disorder & addiction
Substance Use Assessments Persons may use this service to verify the presence or absence of substance use disorders. Assessments are confidential and impartial. Each assessment will be accompanied by a list of treatment recommendations as necessary or appropriate, by our experienced and professional staff.
Driver's License Assessment This assessment is conducted for individuals seeking to have their driver's license reinstated following a suspension or revocation. Clients are able to use this assessment, and subsequent recommendations, as part of the reinstatement process.
Mental Health Outpatient Services These services are designed to help client's sort out the problem areas that encroach on life. The goal of counseling is to help client's find the energy and strength to solve the issue that they are dealing with. The counselors and psychiatrist take a hands-on approach to help develop skills in dealing with Mental Health Issues.
Health Professionals Recovery Program We are a provider of substance abuse, mental health, and co-occurring treatment for HPRP. Services may include individual and group treatment.
Fees and Payment
Because we never want you to worry about how your counseling will be paid for, we can assist you one-on-one to develop a payment plan. In addition, we work with a variety of insurances and agencies to ensure you get the care you need.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual Faith-Based
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono Medicare Medicaid
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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.