Northland Christian Counseling Center (NCCC) is an inter-denominational ministry designed to supplement the work of Christian churches in the Greater Grand Forks area and surrounding community. It was established by the Greater Grand Forks area Evangelical Pastors' Fellowship and is governed by a board made up of pastors, lay persons, and professionals. NCCC is incorporated under the laws of North Dakota as a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation and depends, in part, on contributions of friends. Client fees cover only part of our expenses.
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Services Offered
Individual Counseling Help for anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, substance abuse, sexual abuse, grief or loss, workplace challenges, and other personal concerns.
Marital Counseling Help for couples in achieving and maintaining a healthy marital relationship.
Family Counseling Help for the family as a whole in recognizing the value and appropriate role of each member.
Consultation Services We are available for consultation to help pastors and church leaders deal with difficult counseling situations.
Premarital Counseling Help in evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the relationship and in planning for a strong, healthy marriage. Inquire about our premarital counseling package. Life Change Issues Help for personal or family transitions such as retirement, illness or the death of a loved one, and other concerns.
Educational Services We offer one or two day seminars addressing issues with spirit (Biblical truth), soul, and body taken into account and practically applied.
Group Counseling Help for groups joined together by a common concern. Individuals learn from each other, encouraging one another, ministering to and being ministered to in the context of a caring group.
Fees and Payment
The fee per counseling session is based on the rate of the individual counselor. Some congregations may offer financial help to individuals who cannot afford the full fee. Please call for additional information.
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.