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Shelterhouse
Shelterhouse is a nonprofit organization committed to providing safety, shelter, advocacy and counseling to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Serving both Midland and Gladwin counties, our efforts remain focused on eliminating violence in today's society.
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Services Offered
Children and Youth Helping young people impacted by domestic or sexual violence.
Play and talk therapy* Games, arts and writing activities (age-appropriate) to help identify and cope with feelings Training in safety skills Support groups Court accompaniment School programming and prevention programs
Domestic Violence Live your life free from violence.
Safe emergency shelter - available 24/7 24-hour Crisis Help Line One-on-one talks with a Client Advocate Education and support groups Safety planning Help with legal issues Housing assistance Help finding food, clothing Budgeting help Referrals to community resources
Sexual Assault Helping you cope with the physical, emotional and/or psychological effects.
Safe emergency shelter - available 24/7 24-hour Crisis Help Line Medical care and evidence collection by specially trained nurse Court accompaniment and legal support Advocacy by specially trained staff Housing assistance Referrals to community resources
Fees and Payment
Our services are all free, caring and confidential. Shelterhouse is a nonprofit organization.
Services Offered To: Adults Children
Payment: Pro-bono
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Qualifying for assistance from Michigan's program usually depends on the severity of your condition and financial circumstance. Read our full guide to Michigan's program.
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.
