Cherish is a non-profit organization that assists and protects children by removing barriers to investigation and treatment, as well as provides regional leadership in combating child abuse and exploitation. CHERISH is a 501(c)(3) child advocacy center (CAC) founded in 2009 that provides abuse intervention and prevention services to the community. CHERISH is Hamilton County's only CAC and also serves Tipton and other counties on request. We are Nationally Accredited and provide a neutral, supportive, safe place where children and teens can talk.
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Services Offered
Referral & Therapy Services - Cherish is a Child Advocacy Center and does not charge for its services. We provide education, emotional support, and refer for services for more specialized support such as counseling, trauma therapy, or medical services. Cherish understands the importance of making sure everyone has access to counseling services, regardless of their ability to pay. We have several partner therapists in Hamilton and Marion Counties, including counseling services offered at our Cherish location. We are happy to help connect you with providers and resources to meet your need. Families who have been through Cherish for an interview may be eligible for financial support for counseling services.
Fees and Payment
Financial assistance may cover session costs, co pays, or costs not covered by your insurance. Referral services operate independently and may offer billable insurance services, out-of-network provider services, or uninsured services. We are also a nonprofit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
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.