MercyCare has a long history of providing community support services. We want to create positive change at the heart of our Western Australian community.
Our community care services support people to achieve their goals, by seeing each person as a unique individual, supporting their choices and needs.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people, and the vulnerable and inspiring a culture that truly embraces and celebrates diversity. MercyCare is committed to partnering with our First Nations Peoples to build a strong and fair future together.
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Services Offered
Mercycare provides counselling and support to young people aged 12 - 25 through their Amber Youth Wellness program. The Amber team provides support to function better, improve mental wellness and relationships by providing counselling, access to youth workers, peer workers and a Medical Consultant.
Counselling and support for children, young people and their families is available through the Family Wellbeing Program. This is an early intervention program offered for children under 18 who are experiencing early signs of mental health concerns.
We can work with anyone living in the Cities of Stirling, Belmont, Canning and Victoria Park.
Fees and Payment
All services are free of charge.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale 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.