Abilis has been a leader in serving the special needs community in lower Fairfield County.
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Services Offered
Early Intervention - For children with a developmental disability or delay, early intervention makes all the difference. Both our Abilis Birth to Three and Abilis Little Learners services help families meet the developmental and health-related needs of their infants and toddlers. Little Learners is an intensive program designed to meet the needs of children with an autism diagnosis. Both programs provide teachers and therapists who coach and provide support to families in natural learning environments.
Customized Therapies - Abilis therapists tailor plans to the specific needs of the individuals we serve across their lifespan. Our range of experts, including therapists and behaviorists, allow us to offer a holistic approach to individual care. Together they facilitate comprehensive evaluations, dynamic diagnostic services, and treatments for people of all ages.
Individual Life Plan - Abilis works collaboratively with families to assess existing needs, plan for future needs, and create a personalized roadmap for anticipated therapeutic and life skills services for their family member with disabilities. The ILP is meant to be a dynamic plan that will change and evolve as individuals age to reflect personal growth and skill development, as well as behavioral and medical issues.
Fees and Payment
This is a non profit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale 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.