City of Newington - Youth and Family Counseling Services
City of Newington - Youth and Family Counseling Services
The Newington Department of Human Services was established in 1955 to assist residents with social, emotional and economic support. In an effort to meet the changing needs of Newington, the Department coordinates and provides a wide variety of programs that serve children, youth, families, adults, persons with disabilities and the elderly.
Addressing the following issues: - Child and Family Development - Divorce - Death - Remarriage - Child Abuse/Neglect - Alcohol/Drug Abuse - Health and Mental Health - Individual and Family Grief - Police Diversion - Juvenile Review Board - Domestic Conflict/Violence - Support Groups
Fees and Payment
Services are available on a sliding scale fee. Appointments are available weekdays and evenings. Please feel free to contact us for a no cost initial consultation from a trained professional.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono Medicare Medicaid
Were You Able To Make an Appointment?
One quick last question. Who was seeking counseling today?
Do you know the reason they are not accepting clients?
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.
