Family Counseling Center is a private, non-profit agency established in 1957 by the Junior League of Macon and the United Way of Central Georgia to help strengthen individuals and families in times of stress. The center has Masters level, licensed therapists, trained in marriage and family therapy, social work and psychology. Their credentials (LMFT, LMSW & LPC) and training assure the highest quality of service. The clinical staff adheres to the code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.
Services Offered
* Individual, Marital and Family Therapy * Victim Counseling * Families In Transition * Adoption and Custody Home Evaluations
Fees and Payment
In order for your experience with us to be as easy as possible, we have the following fee policies: * No charge for anyone who receives Medicaid through the State of Georgia's Amerigroup Medicaid Program. * No charge for anyone who has been victim of a crime - just provide us with a police report dealing with the incident. * No charge for anyone who lives in the City limits of Macon or Warner Robins, Georgia and is a resident of Public or Section 8 Housing; or anyone who receives TANF (Welfare) or Food Stamps or anyone who is a participant in the Habitat for Humanity Program. * No charge for parents and legal guardians who have filed juvenile unruly charges with a law enforcement agency in Bibb, Peach or Crawford County.
Other fees are based on gross family income and number of people living in the home.
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.
