Founded in 1912, we are one of the oldest and largest statewide comprehensive child welfare and behavioral health not-for-profit agencies in Arizona. Located in all 15 Arizona counties, we provide a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of more than 40,000 children, youth and families each year.
Services Offered
We provide a wide continuum of behavioral health services to children and families through contracts with Regional Behavioral Health Authorities. Our services utilize the Child and Family Team (CFT) process, and incorporate the principles from the Arizona Vision. Our outpatient services are designed to be a short term intervention that can assist in developing the skills and supports needed to increase independence and resiliency.
OUTPATIENT SERVICES VARY GEOGRAPHICALLY, BUT GENERALLY INCLUDE: * Intake Assessments * Case Management * Individual, Group, and Family Counselling * Respite * Skills Training * Family Support Services * Behavioral Management Services * Parenting Support/Training * School Support * Birth-5 services * Trauma services and support * Psychiatric services
Fees and Payment
We provide services to individuals and their families who are victims of sexual abuse, with or without insurance or with private insurance, at no cost to the individual.
The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (written as AHCCCS and pronounced 'access') is also Arizona's Medicaid program. AHCCCS oversees contracted health plans in the delivery of health care to individuals and families who qualify for Medicaid and other medical assistance programs. AHCCCS offers medical programs and resources to serve Arizona residents who meet certain income and other requirements.
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.
