CAPA is committed to preventing and treating all forms of child abuse and neglect by creating changes in individuals, families and society that strengthen relationships and promote healing
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Services Offered
Counseling CAPA offers individual, family, and group counseling to children and adults who have experienced child abuse or neglect.
WE CAN HELP IMPROVE YOUR: Stress management skills Emotional well being Depression and anxiety Personal self-esteem Family relationships Parenting skills Safety skills Conflict resolution skills Communication skills
Family Support CAPA provides supportive educational groups and home-based services for children and their parents to strengthen family relationships and develop healthy parenting skills. We offer support with programs such as Strengthening Families and Healthy Families America-CAPA.
THESE SERVICES PROVIDE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE FOR: Emotional support and coping skills Prenatal and child development Bonding and attachment Parent support Healthy lifestyles Safety skills Social and peer support Case management
Prevention Education CAPA offers a variety of educational classes and seminars to strengthen families and teach them ways to recognize and prevent child abuse and neglect.
CLASSES AND SEMINARS INCLUDE: Parenting Skills Training Mandated Reporter Training Safety Skills Training for Kids
Fees and Payment
This is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale
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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.