Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Rockford continues the ministry of Jesus in faithfulness to the Magisterium of the Church.
Our mission is to serve God for the common good with compassion, dignity and respect; to assist people in achieving a degree of independence consonant with their human dignity; and to work in solidarity with the Church and the other people of good will in advocating for justice.
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Services Offered
Counseling Catholic Charities counseling offers a variety of services in four different community locations and in certain Catholic Schools throughout the diocese. * Grief Support Group - This support group is an opportunity for people who have experienced a loss to come together to share their experiences, support, and encourage each other to share their story. * Marital Counseling * Individual Counseling * School Counseling Dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families meet challenges, repair relationships, survive losses, or adjust to changes. Our professional counselors have training and experience helping people function better and participate in life more fully.
Fees and Payment
The counseling department uses a sliding fee schedule to serve all people regardless of their faith or their ability to pay.
This is a nonprofit organization.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual Faith-Based
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.