Safe Connections is proud to be one of the St. Louis region's oldest and largest organizations working to prevent and end domestic and sexual violence while helping survivors reclaim their lives. Our services in prevention education, crisis intervention and counseling make a big difference for families and the health of our community.
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Services Offered
Adult Services Safe Connections provides an array of free services for adults who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse. Our staff of master's level counselors and supervised graduate practicum students offers help to those doing the hard work of rebuilding their lives.
Individual Counseling for Adults Compassionate and highly specialized, master's degree-level theraÂÂpists help victims reclaim their lives as survivors. Clients work hard in partnership with their therapists to build stability, improve mental/physical health and create greater safety as they pursue violence-free futures.
Crisis Intervention Services Calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by Safe Connections staff and well-trained volunteers who help callers assess their immediate safety needs and provide emotional support. Counseling and Education for Teens Safe Connections offers free one-on-one counseling and support groups at St. Louis County schools and here at our center in St. Louis City for anyone hurt or struggling with dating violence, sexual assault/rape or witnessing violence in your home.
Individual Counseling for Teens Services are provided at our office on Hampton Avenue and in select St. Louis County schools and community locations. Safe Connections works with teens who have witnessed domestic violence, experienced dating violence, or experienced rape and/or childhood sexual abuse. Safe Connections also works with teens who have questions about how to have a healthy relationship.
Teen Groups We offer a variety of groups, classes, and workshops for teen clients. These can complement individual counseling or be used as stand-alone services. Through these programs, teens receive professional guidance and peer social support in a safe environment.
Fees and Payment
All Safe Connections services are free of charge to adults and teens who have experienced rape, domestic or dating abuse (physical, sexual or emotional) and/or childhood sexual abuse.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Payment: Pro-bono
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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.
