EFR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit human services organization that aims to help people reach their full potential by managing life's challenges. At EFR, our team specializes in prevention, intervention, and treatment for substance use disorders and behavioral health issues, all under one roof. Moreover, we provide a judgement-free environment that only seeks to help.
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Services Offered
Integrated Counseling & Treatment Services - We offer our services to individuals (both youth and adult) and families in a safe and confidential setting. Our masters-level counselors have experience working with people from all backgrounds, and approach all clients with respect, kindness, and dignity. Counselors will work with you to set goals that are important to you, and will provide interventions and resources that support you along the way.
EFR's counselors have training and experience with a number of life issues, including: - Depression, sadness, or grief - Anxiety or panic - Job stress - Drug or alcohol use disorder - Parent/child relationships - Marital or couple relationships - Divorce - Concerns for a friend or family member - Self-esteem struggles
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counseling
- Student Assistance Program (SAP) Counseling - The SAP is designed to assist students, families, and schools in our partner districts to manage the impact a wide variety of personal and family problems can have on student behavior and achievement.
You can count on the SAP for guidance and support. Call the SAP for issues that interfere with your daily activities, happiness, family stability, or overall well-being. Some of the topics an SAP counselor can help you with include: - School performance - Stress - Confusion - Trouble with peers - Alcohol & other drug problems - Eating disorders - Problem gambling concerns - Dating and relationship issues - Conflict, bullying, or violence - Depression or suicidal thoughts - Family concerns
Fees and Payment
EFR's standard counseling fee: $155 per 45-60-minute session EFR's Integrated Treatment Group fee: $60 per 60-minute session
EFR accepts various forms of insurance (including Medicaid) and third party payers. If your health insurance does not cover EFR's services or if your services aren't eligible for health insurance or third party payment, your fee will be based on EFR's sliding fee scale, which considers your gross family income and the number of family members under the age of 17 in your household.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual LGBTQ
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.