Catholic Community Service (CCS) is a comprehensive, mission-driven agency providing services to seniors and adults with disabilities through Southeast Senior Services (SESS), to children and families through its Child Care & Family Resources (CCFR) division, and to people who need in-home care and/or end-of-life palliative care through our Hospice and Home Care of Juneau division.
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Services Offered
What services are provided at S.A.F.E. Child advocacy center?
- Forensic interviews - Pediatric sexual assault exams - Case management including referral for: mental health, domestic violence and FASD evaluation - Family advocacy - Crisis intervention - Resource for statistical information for the state of Alaska and the National Children's Alliance - Rural outreach - Community awareness and prevention education - Mental health counseling, trauma focused therapy
Senior Services
Seniors, age 60 and older, as well as their caregivers, are eligible to receive free counseling services for depression and other mental health issues through the Senior Counseling program.
Fees and Payment
This is a non-profit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Faith-Based LGBTQ
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.