Driven by Catholic social teaching, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen provides quality services with dignity and respect to the poor, vulnerable, and all people in need and partners with families and communities to improve the quality of life. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, incorporated in 1982, is a nonprofit Agency dedicated to service, quality and outreach for members of the community, especially those who are poor, devalued and in need of help. Committed to serving all those in need, Catholic Charities' programs focus on the value of family, individual knowledge and the right of every client to be treated with dignity and respect. People from all walks of life, all races, all religions and all economic levels reach out to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen for help. Catholic Charities responds through more than 100 programs to provide a path to self sufficiency and hope for a brighter future.
Counseling & Wellness Services - If you, or someone you know needs counseling, or is impacted by addiction, we can help.
Youth Services - Adolescence is a vulnerable stage of human development. Today's youth are growing up in troubled times with deeply troubling realities: drugs, gangs, violence, illiteracy, abuse and disease. There has never been so much freedom, so much information, or so much danger. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen recognizes the dangers and works to overcome these realities.
Child Care Services - With over 30 years' experience in providing high quality affordable child care and enrichment, Catholic Charities is dedicated to ensuring all children develop to their fullest potential in a nurturing, safe, and family friendly environment. Promoting age appropriate opportunities utilizing the latest research, our experienced and dedicated staff give parents peace of mind while supporting school success.
Fees and Payment
We accept major insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare. Fees for those without insurance are affordable and based on a sliding scale. We are also a nonprofit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual Faith-Based
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono Medicare Medicaid
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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.
