Since its founding in 1904, the Connecticut Junior Republic has helped thousands of young people go on to lead productive and fulfilled lives by providing the care, treatment and educational services necessary for growth and change to occur. The Junior Republic's continuum of care has never been more comprehensive, accessible or needed than it is today. Assistance is provided on a daily basis through an array of residential, education, community and home-based services in 12 locations across Connecticut. Mental and behavioral health services are also provided through Wellness Centers in nine of these locations.
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Services Offered
Behavioral Health and Wellness Programs
The Connecticut Junior Republic's Wellness Center Programs provide behavioral and mental health services for children, youth and families at many CJR locations across the state.
Staffed by skilled clinicians, CJR's Wellness Center resources include psychiatrists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors who are equipped to help children, youth and families address an array of concerns, including: * Substance abuse issues * Behavioral and conduct issues * Family conflict issues * Family mediation issues * Developmental adjustment issues * School-related issues * Parenting issues * Trauma-related issues
Fees and Payment
This is a private non profit organization.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono 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.