Family Service Counseling and Community Resource Center (FSCC) is a grass roots organization focused on the emotional welfare of individuals and families. An East Bay community resource since 1926, FSCC's mission is to promote the well-being of adults, children, couples, and families by offering effective, professional counseling services which are relevant and affordable for all who need them.
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Services Offered
Couples Counseling - Most couples want their partnership or marriage to work but do not always have the necessary tools to maintain a good, healthy relationship. Researchers agree that successful relationships are hard work, and they must be developed and nurtured. A couple can fix some relationship problems by talking it out and together coming up with a plan of action. However, problems that require professional help include: * Quarreling and Tension without Resolution * Sense of Prolonged Distance * Indifference in the Relationship * Lack of Communication * Physical Fighting * Extramarital Affairs
Family Counseling - Families of today face many challenges. Sometimes the family is able to resolve these problems themselves; other times they may need outside counseling help. Here are some signals to look for that may indicate that your child or family needs help: * Change in sleeping or eating patterns * Excessive outbursts of anger * Extreme rebelliousness * Physical complaints with no discernable cause * Withdrawn behavior in a previously outgoing child * Behavior that appears self-destructive * Fearfulness * Isolation from a peer group * Inability to concentrate
Individual Counseling - As we go through the highs and lows of each day, we are able to manage our emotional health through a variety of personal coping mechanisms. We are able to talk through these stressful moments with family or friends and move forward. However, there are times when the challenges, or crises, we face are more daunting, and we may require additional help and professional guidance. At FSCC, we offer individual counseling to help the individual get through these tough times. Here are some symptoms for which you may consider personal counseling: * Increased tardiness, absence, or poor work performance * Significant increase or decrease in mood level that lasts more than a week * Trouble sleeping or oversleeping * Loss of appetite or overeating * Headaches * Fatigue
Group Counseling - A form of psychotherapy in which several individuals meet with one or more therapists. These members form a support group where they can learn from the experiences of others and offer advice. Individuals experiencing a mental health challenge or problem behavior can feel isolated, and group counseling can help the individual by providing peers who are experiencing the same challenges or who have recovered from these challenges.
Fees and Payment
Family Service Counseling and Community Resource Center (FSCC) accepts most insurance providers. FSCC also offers a sliding-scale fee. Fees typically range from $25-$100 per session depending on family size and income.
This is a non profit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale 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.