Connections365 has a dedicated staff of over 40 people, including administrative staff, case managers, counselors, direct care workers, and mentors. Connections365 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit association. EIN # is 94-3112571
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Services Offered
Mental Health Services
Connections365's Mental Health Unit is dedicated to serving youth and families who find themselves in need of counseling and case management services. These services include one-on-one individual counseling and in-home and skills training support as needed. A team of qualified and licensed counselors is available to provide these services. Connections365 serves clients in Marion and Polk Counties who are covered by the Oregon Health Plan.
Therapeutic Foster Care
Connections365 offers therapeutic foster care for youth referred through various programs affiliated with the Oregon Youth Authority, the Oregon Department of Human Services, and the Clackamas County Juvenile Department.
Mentoring
Connections365's mentoring program works with youth who need additional care in the form of a mentor. Youth are referred by state and county agencies, and are paired with a mentor in order to help reduce negative behaviors, as recommended by each youth's service plan. Youth in the mentoring program may also be in a therapeutic foster home with Connections365, but not always. Mentors are highly trained, professional staff members. They practice and model honesty, loyalty, and patience, as they work directly with the youth in their care.
Fees and Payment
Please call or visit our clinic for more information about program costs and insurance coverage.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
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.