Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes, Inc. provides services, at no charge, for individuals, children, and families who have experienced sexual assault, sexual abuse, and interpersonal violence in Ontario, Seneca, and Yates Counties.
We offer individual counseling, support groups, legal accompaniment, and personal advocacy with referrals to other local agencies;we provide primary prevention services in schools, professional agencies, and in the communities we serve.
Advocacy Services
We provide advocacy and counseling services for victims of intimate partner violence, family violence, child abuse, rape and sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and sexual harassment. Our advocacy
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Services Offered
24 Hour Hotline Crisis Counseling/Intervention Support groups for adults and children Safety Planning Criminal Justice, Legal, Medical Advocacy and Accompaniment Assistance with Family Court Petitions Referrals to Safe Shelter Referrals and accompaniment for Sexual Assault Forensic Exams Advocacy with Social Services and Other Agencies Hopeline Phones Emergency cell phones that dial directly to 911 Any other services necessary for the safety of the victim
Fees and Payment
We offer our services throughout Ontario, Seneca, and Yates Counties at no charge.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale 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.
