Catholic Charities of Orange County will be a center of excellence in providing quality services to those in need, increasing the dignity of those served. Provides quality professional social services to individuals and families to transform hopelessness and despair into self-reliance and optimism. Advocates for justice and respect to transform social structures so that human dignity, reverence for family life and community well-being are embraced. Expands knowledge, providing education and resources to assist Catholic parishes to live out the Gospel's call to practice works of charity and justice. The Mission of Catholic Charities of Orange County is to serve people in need, strengthen family and community, support parish ministries, and to extend God's love to all
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Services Offered
SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH - The Catholic Charities Counseling Center offers therapy for issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, relationship challenges, grief and loss, court required individual therapy, problems at work, parenting challenges, anger management issues, and life transitions. Our treatment team includes a licensed clinical social worker, registered interns (Board of Behavioral Sciences), and interns completing their graduate education in psychology or social work. Catholic Charities' staff has experience serving a wide range of needs.
* Individual, Family and Couple Counseling * Child Abuse Prevention Services * Parent Education Programs * On-Site School Counseling Services * Therapist Supervision & Training
Individual Therapy - Our counselors serve clients with a wide range of clinical needs including: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, post traumatic and court mandated individual therapy. We also serve clients with more common life adjustment challenges including: job transitions, retirement, divorce, relationship difficulties, and mid-life crises. Appointments are available from twice weekly to once a month.
Therapy for Children & Adolescents - We work with children and adolescents to increase their self-esteem and confidence in order to decrease or better cope with psychological stressors. We work to improve their chances to have successful relationships at school, with peers, and with family members.
Couples/Marriage Therapy - We emphasize a non-blaming therapy approach that facilitates each member of the couple to be the person they want to be in a relationship; to decrease conflict and increase positive communication; to get their needs met; and to adjust to the normal opportunities and challenges posed by long term relationships.
Fees and Payment
Catholic Charities of Orange County at little to no cost to participants through the generous funding from the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Charities of Orange County and community donors as we are a nonprofit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Faith-Based
Payment: Sliding Scale 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.