Since 1970, VCS Inc., a non-profit organization located in Rockland County, New York, has provided continuous service and programs throughout the Hudson Valley and in other areas as determined by the needs of the community.
VCS Inc. was formally known as Volunteer Counseling Services of Rockland County Inc. The name was changed after the agency saw many years of growth and the development of a vast array of services that were beyond the scope of the original model.
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Services Offered
Counseling for Individuals
Counseling for Adults (age 19+)
Counseling for adults is available for any person aged over 18. Sessions are 50 minutes long and held once a week with a VCS counselor. All counseling sessions are confidential. Daytime and evening sessions are available.
Counseling for Adolescents (age 12-18)
Counseling for adolescents is available for any person aged 12-18 with caregiver consent. Sessions are 50 minutes long and held once a week with a VCS counselor. All counseling sessions are confidential. Daytime and evening sessions are available.
Counseling for LGBTQ Individuals & Families*
LGBTQ friendly and affirming counseling is available for individuals, couples, and families, as well as family members and friends of LGBTQ identified individuals. Sessions are 50 minutes long and held once a week with a VCS counselor. All counseling sessions are confidential. Daytime and evening sessions are available.
Domestic Violence Victim / Survivor Counseling*
If you are a woman who is partnered with a violent or abusive man, or have been partnered with such men in the past, you are welcome to seek counseling at VCS. VCS provides extensive training and supervision to counselors around the issue of domestic violence.
Fees and Payment
Fees are charged on a sliding scale based on your ability to pay, and all sessions are completely confidential.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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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.