InterAct is the only provider of domestic violence and sexual assault services in Wake County, North Carolina - saving lives, rebuilding lives and securing safer futures for individuals and families in our community.
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Services Offered
Individual Counseling
InterAct serves individuals of all ages who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault. InterAct counselors are specially trained to address the safety needs and concerns of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. Counselors offer crisis counseling, information, assistance with shelter, emotional support, assistance with Domestic Violence Protective Orders and referrals to other agencies or resources as needed.
Survivors often face significant emotional and psychological barriers following abuse. InterAct counselors provide one-on-one counseling to clients of all ages and backgrounds, giving them a chance to share their stories and heal. Our goal is to empower clients in immediate crisis to make informed decisions about their situations, and to offer resources so that they may reach their goals.
Individual counseling is available Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5pm at InterAct's Family Safety and Empowerment Center located at 1012 Oberlin Road, Raleigh NC. Spanish speaking counselors are available.
Group Counseling
Rebuilding life after abuse can feel lonely and overwhelming. InterAct's group counseling, led by trained counselors, allow survivors to find healing and strength through shared experiences.
Group counseling is a benefit for survivors because group members can regain confidence, reduce their feelings of isolation, overcome fear and gain additional support from others experiencing similar events.
Group counseling is available for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors who have received individual counseling with InterAct. Groups are offered throughout the year in the evening. Each group session is 8 weeks. Spanish speaking groups are available.
Fees and Payment
All counseling services is offered at no charge.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual Faith-Based
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono Medicare Medicaid
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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.