To transform lives and communities with innovative and collaborative therapy, training and research. The Houston Galveston Institute is a recognized leader in the dynamic evolution of innovative, effective & accessible psychotherapy approaches. Through the years, our therapists have been active in research & training, producing some of the most groundbreaking work and studies in family counseling in the nation. This work has propelled the organization to one of the most international & nationally recognized counseling, research & training facilities in America, & around the globe. Universities, institutes, and governments around the globe (literally) have been duplicating the HGI model and setting up family institutes also based on HGI's programs and services. HGI also offers a training certificate that is recognized in the mental health industry around the world.
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Center for Health & Human Services Research - The Center for Health and Human Services Research (CHHSR) exists to bridge research and practice in order to maximize access to high-quality services with proven outcomes for clients, their families, and their communities. Operating within Talbert House augments our ability to: promote practice-based science and science-based practice, be responsive to the needs of practitioners and clients, and work across disciplines to maximize knowledge production and integration. Work products of CHHSR are grouped into three areas: (1) Knowledge Production and Dissemination, (2) Applied Research, and (3) Development and Testing.
Center for Health & Human Services Research - The Center for Health and Human Services Research (CHHSR) exists to bridge research and practice in order to maximize access to high-quality services with proven outcomes for clients, their families, and their communities. Operating within Talbert House augments our ability to: promote practice-based science and science-based practice, be responsive to the needs of practitioners and clients, and work across disciplines to maximize knowledge production and integration. Work products of CHHSR are grouped into three areas: (1) Knowledge Production and Dissemination, (2) Applied Research, and (3) Development and Testing.
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We are a nonprofit 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.
