Children's Advocacy Center of Smith County exists to minimize the trauma children face when they have been victimized by abuse. Child victims of abuse need the careful attention of professionals trained to address their special needs.
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Services Offered
Victim Family Services Children's Advocacy Center of Smith County recognizes child abuse devastates not only the child, but also the family. The Family Advocate meets with the family to assess immediate needs and provide assistance with emergency resources which may include counseling services, medical care, housing, employment, clothing and other basic living needs. Based on each individual family, the Family Advocate provides referrals and coordination of additional social/family services.
Therapy Children's Advocacy Center of Smith County's trained mental health professionals provide therapy so children may heal from these wounds safely, confidentially and healthfully. Therapists provide intervention that is child-friendly and trauma-focused, ensuring clients have the best chance for a restored childhood and even brighter future.
Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment and proven to be a highly effective intervention for victims of abuse. The majority of abuse victims have symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress and TF-CBT treats the symptoms in the context of the trauma specific to our clients: THE ABUSE.
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Children's Advocacy Center of Smith County is a 501(c)(3) organization.
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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.