The MCCS Mission is to make significant lasting contributions to combat readiness through the personal and family readiness of our Marines and their families. MCCS maintains mission readiness and productivity through programs that promote the physical and mental well being of all members of the Marine Corps including active duty, reserve, retired and civilian. Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) programs are vital to mission accomplishment and form an integral part of the non-pay compensation system. These programs encourage positive individual values, personal development, and aid in recruitment and retention of personnel. The MCCS programs provide for the physical, cultural, service and social needs of Marines and other members of the Marine Corps family. They also provide community support systems that make Marine Corps bases/stations temporary hometowns for this mobile population.
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Services Offered
Community Counseling Center - Our counselors will partner with you to listen to your concerns and assess your needs. Together, you will develop goals for your counseling sessions. They will also link you to other M&FP Partner Programs so that you are supported through the entire process. Our team are subject matter experts in the following areas and can offer counseling designed to meet your specific needs.
* Parent-Child Relationships * Partner and Sibling Issues * Occupational Problems * Anger and Anxiety Issues * Stress and Adjustment Issues * Grief and Loss * Individual Counseling * Couples Counseling * Child and Teen Counseling * Care Management * Family Counseling
Family Advocacy Program - The Family Advocacy Program provides a variety of services designed to support our Marines, Sailors, and their families with personal and family concerns. Through counseling, advocacy and educational programs, our compassionate staff strives to empower and encourage our community.
Substance Abuse Counseling Center - All services begin with a meeting between you and one of our expert counselors. During this initial meeting, you and your counselor will discuss your unique history, strengths, needs, and challenges. From there, you and your counselor will agree to a plan that addresses your specific needs. This plan may include: * Prevention & education * Comprehensive assessment * Medical consultation * Referral and coordination with other behavioral health programs
Sexual Assault Prevention & Response - This program serves as the focal point for coordinating all sexual assault prevention and response actions on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The SAPR Program's mission is two-fold: to address the needs of military members that have been victims of sexual assault and to proactively provide relevant, interactive training on a regular, continuous basis to all Marines and Sailors aboard MCB Camp Pendleton in an effort to eliminate sexual assault from within our ranks.
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Payment: Pro-bono
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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.