FCS has been an NHSC approved site since 2018. We do not discriminate in the provision of services to any individual because the individual is unable to pay, because payment would be made under Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, or based on the individuals race, color, sex, national origin, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.
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Services Offered
Individual Counseling Individual counseling consists of a one on one ethical relationship between the client and the counselor. The client can have full confidence in their counselors compassion, ethical and professional behavior, and gentleness in their counseling approach.
Couples and Family Counseling There are several qualified counselors trained specifically in Marriage and Family Counseling at FCS. You can expect your counselor to work with any number of combinations of people within the family to accomplish goals in this area. Counseling can be provided to couples, parents, siblings, or all of the above.
Grief and Loss Counseling Grief and loss are a natural part of the human experience. The journey of life can at times leave us feeling alone. This can be a very painful and agonizing part of our journey. Grief and loss can take many forms from losing a loved one to death, to grieving through the pain of divorce. It can be highly beneficial to seek out support when you have lost a loved one, or are going through a life transition that has made you say good bye to a part of your life.
Anxiety and Depression These two concerns play out in many people's lives. Anytime we experience change, loss, even excitement we may experience either anxiety, depression, or both.
Play Therapy FCS can provide counseling to children starting around the age of four years. There is a fully functioning play therapy room set up to incorporate not only words into therapy for children, but also play. Since many of our young clients do not have the words to fully express themselves, this gives them the chance to be heard, not through words, but through play.
Fees and Payment
Sliding Fee - Part of the goal at FCS is to be a facility where no one gets turned away for lack of funds. The sliding fee scale is a good option for those seeking counseling at a discounted rate who do not currently have insurance. This scale is based on yearly income for the household, and how many people are currently living in the house. Proof of income is required to qualify.
Insurance and EAP's: We are happy to bill your insurance. You will need to pay co-pay at time of service, and may have to meet your deductible before your insurance starts to cover counseling.
Medicaid - We gladly accept Medicaid clients. The following outlines the process for Medicaid clients.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples 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.
