Lymes' Youth Service Bureau- Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Lymes' Youth Service Bureau- Adolescent/Youth Counseling
The Lymes' Youth Service Bureau, a private, non profit agency, is dedicated to promoting the positive development of children and families in Lyme and Old Lyme.
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Services Offered
At the LYSB we work with children and young adults. We give them a place to feel like themselves, to feel comfortable, and enjoy themselves.
* Mental Health Services
Counseling Children and Adolescents - Children and adolescents in Lyme and Old Lyme may access mental health counseling services by a Mental Health Consultant, contracted with LYSB.
Program for children of divorce - Change Happens is a program for children and adolescents whose families are going through divorce, separation, remarriage, and custody issues. This program was designed to assist children through the continuum of family reorganization, change or upset. We will address self-esteem, issues of loss, communication and transition. Hands on activities will help young people express themselves.
Fees and Payment
We're a non profit agency. Check our Home page for more information.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale
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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.