Project Response, Inc. is a non-profit crisis center that provides support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other related issues. We also provide services to the families, friends, and loved ones of abuse victims. We are directed by a volunteer board of caring local citizens and staffed by a few paid advocates and volunteers.
Services Offered
Crisis Hotline We provide a confidential 24-hour crisis phone line for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and related issues.
Counseling We provide trauma informed crisis and short term counseling with sensitivity to the specific issues and concerns of the victims.
Support Groups We offer support groups on an on-going basis to help victims of violence, their friends and family.
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.
