Touchstone Behavioral Health is committed to deliver the optimal continuum of health, education and social services for Arizona children and families.
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Services Offered
Outpatient Therapy - Provides services to youth ages 7 through 17, and their families by Master's level Therapists who are supervised by independently licensed clinicians. Touchstone's Therapists are trained and supervised in a trauma informed approach. Individual therapy may be provided but clinicians begin with a family centered and family focused approach to assist the child in the natural environment. We utilize best practice interventions such as: * Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) * Motivational Interviewing * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) * Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) * Sand Tray Therapy * Gottman Couples Therapy Method
We also provide group therapy and parenting training. Our services are offered in office, home, and in school. Many of the clinicians are Spanish speaking. Language assistance is provided if necessary.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) - A highly structured therapeutic treatment program designed to help children and adolescents who struggle with emotional and behavioral management in developing social, communication and coping skills that will help them improve their functioning at home, school and in the community. We utilize therapy groups and therapeutic activities along with goal setting, development of social skills & positive peer interaction, behavioral management, skills assessment, recreational activities, and development of decision-making skills.
The program works closely with the parents to help develop consistency between environments and includes a family education/support group. The treatment team works with each Child and Family Team (CFT) to help identify goals and treatment strategies. The program accepts children between the ages of 8 and 17.
Infant & Early Childhood Program - Provides a comprehensive array of services to children birth to 6 years old. The team begins with a comprehensive developmental, history and trauma assessment to identify the appropriate interventions. Our IECP program also works closely with the Department of Child Safety (DCS) to achieve permanency for children. The team works with foster families to prevent foster home disruption, and with biological families when reunification is the goal. Many of our clinicians are Spanish speaking. Language assistance is provided if necessary.
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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.