For over 120 years, Hudson Guild has offered a broad range of direct programming and services to Chelsea residents. Today, we serve over 14,000 individuals annually, providing free and low-cost childcare, mental health services, afterschool programs, teen services, and more.
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Services Offered
Adult Services
Hudson Guild's Adult Services Program helps older adults age "55 & better" live in independence and with dignity as contributing members of the community. The Guild keeps adults healthy, active and engaged through a range of educational, recreational and health-related activities. All are welcome at Adult Services programs, and our staff speaks many languages including Spanish, Cantonese and Mandarin in addition to English. Mental Health Services
Mental Health Services provides a broad array of mental health prevention and intervention services, in our own facilities and out in the community. Our therapists work with children, adults and families, individually and in groups, in our offices, in schools and in residential buildings.
Youth Development & Education
Young people, ages 5-24, come to Hudson Guild for academic achievement, life skills development, college and career training, employment experience, recreation and social/emotional support.
Fees and Payment
Hudson guild provides free services and low-cost services to Chelsea residents.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono 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.