Huntingdon County is a county located in the center of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Services Offered
Children's Services - Huntingdon County Children's Services is a federally-mandated, state-administered, county-run Protective Services Program for children who are abused and neglected. This Agency serves children, youth and their families and works to ensure the safety and well-being of Huntingdon County's children and youth.
Our Agency works in conjunction with several county agencies and providers to implement in-home and out-of-home services, which can include counseling and parent support - designed to keep children at home with their parents; prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation; and help overcome problems that do or could result in dependency or delinquency.
Fees and Payment
There might be details on this page about fees and payment but, I can't access it, it won't load: http://www.huntingdoncounty.net/Dept/CY/Pages/Children-and-Youth-FAQ.aspx
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.
