The Community YMCA is a leading nonprofit in central New Jersey, committed to strengthening communities in the areas of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Founded in 1874 in Red Bank, NJ, we now serve over 20,000 people in Monmouth County and beyond with life-changing programs including: afterschool care, diabetes prevention, early learning readiness, financial assistance, mentoring, summer camp, therapeutic counseling, and so much more.
The Y's Counseling & Social Services group has been strengthening children, teens and adults living with depression, substance abuse and many other difficult situations since 1974.
We offer a variety of programs designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the community and provide safe, confidential services that strengthen family life and individual growth.
Our team of caring and certified Y professionals are licensed to serve as counselors to youth, families and schools, specializing in social work, clinical counseling, and alcohol and drug counseling.
Outpatient Services
YOUNG PEOPLE'S OUTPATIENT PROGRAM The Young People's Outpatient Program serves children ages 3 to 18 and their families. The program is tailored to meet the individual needs of the child and offers an opportunity for change through play. Specialized groups are also offered throughout the year. The program addresses school difficulties, parent/child conflicts, trauma issues, anger management and, bereavement issues and adjustment to life changes.
The program provides individual and family counseling, play therapy, parent/guardian support and training and Filial Therapy. Mental Health Services
Mental health counseling is available for adolescents and adults experiencing difficult life issues that hinder their sense of well-being and interfere with personal growth. Treatment is provided in individual or family settings. Common issues requiring care include relationship conflicts, separation, divorce, bereavement and job and school performance.
Specific treatment may be obtained for anxiety, depression, anger management and other mental health complications. Substance Abuse Services
ADULT INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM The Y's substance abuse Intensive Outpatient Program addresses addiction issues and also helps each individual explore the factors contributing to their illness and to identify all the measures necessary to sustain recovery, once it is achieved.
Fees and Payment
Our fees are based on a financial needs-based sliding scale. For those who have difficulty making payments, arrangements can be made.
We take Medicaid. We are a provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Horizon and Magellan, as well as Aetna and QualCare. We also accept out of network benefits.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicaid
Were You Able To Make an Appointment?
One quick last question. Who was seeking counseling today?
Do you know the reason they are not accepting clients?
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.
