Reach now offers the only barrier island program serving those with emotional and mental illnesses, including individual, group and family therapy, and psychiatric evaluations. Long Beach Reach has served community residents since 1970 providing comprehensive social, psychological, educational and legal assistance to individuals and families. Our mission is to reach out with counseling, treatment and educational services in both English and Spanish. An individualized treatment plan will be developed in collaboration with clients and may include: individual, group or family psychotherapy, psychiatric and psychological evaluations, chemical dependency education, play therapy for children, parent education, and educational/vocational counseling.
Chemical Dependency Treatment Program - While referrals are accepted from hospitals, community agencies, schools and rehabilitation centers, self-referrals are strongly encouraged. Anyone can make an appointment for an initial evaluation and assessment by contacting the Reach Clinical Coordinator by either phone or walk-in. All intake appointments are scheduled as soon as possible. Upon completion of the intake process, an individual treatment plan may include all or some of these Services Offered:* Individual psychotherapy * Group psychotherapy * Family psychotherapy * Psychiatric and psychological evaluations * Chemical dependency education * Play therapy for children * Parent education and parent child interaction * Vocational counseling * Intensive Treatment Services including multi-modality intervention and support services * Substance Abuse Prevention
Outpatient Counseling Program - REACH serves clients struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment, loss, difficulties at school, mood disorders, relationship issues and other mental health struggles. Services include individual, group and family therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and play therapy.
Sharing and Caring - REACH offers a comprehensive program for pregnant, parenting and at-risk youth. We provide outreach, case management, family counseling, parent education, transportation services and child care assistance. The Pre/Post Natal Educational Program includes a high school diploma program as well as vocational/educational services for parents and pregnant teens.
Fees and Payment
Fees are charged for treatment services only. A sliding-fee scale makes services available to clients of all income levels. No one will be denied services due to an inability to pay. Determination of the fee will be made at the initial interview. Insurance coverage is also accepted.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
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.
