What to expect when referring to the Christian Counseling Center?
Our staff will do everything possible to arrange for appointment with the therapist who is available with the first opening. Of course, the person being referred may want to be seen by a particular therapist and when this occurs every effort will be made for that to take place in the most timely manner possible.
Who should call to make the appointment?
If the person being referred is stressed at the time of the referral, it may be appropriate to have someone to make the call in their presence. Otherwise, it is preferred that the person, if an adult (18 and older), to call and make their own appointment. A parent or guardian would need to call if the child is 17 or younger.
Who should attend the first session?
If the client is a child younger than 17, we prefer parent(s) to attend the first session. If the child is 16 or over, we prefer the child to attend with the parent(s) to the first session unless the parent(s) think it is best that they not do so. For all other situations you can determine who should come to the first session or ask our office staff at the time that the appointment is made.
What will it cost?
We have a flat rate of $95 that we bill to insurance companies. Some of the people we see do not have insurance. We have developed a discounted rate for them based upon income. We have a third category that we refer to as the Good Samaritan fund. This is for people who have limited resources or no insurance. This fund is made up of the funds that have been donated by area churches or individuals who wish to help those in need, who might not otherwise be able to seek counseling. Occasionally, we have a church that refers someone who does not participate in the Good Samaritan fund. We offer those churches a discount in our full fee to help them to help others. The fee is determined at the time of the referral, but it usually $65. Finally, we offer a special rate of $50 to ministers and their families.
There are people whose employers have special programs referred to as EAP’s or Employee Assistance Programs. This is another means by which people may be able to seek counseling for themselves or anyone in their household with no cost. There are several companies in the area who provide such services. These services typically are made known to you at the time you begin employment or when such contracts are added to your benefit packages. Typically, these services are made know to employees through the Human Resources Department. The number of services available varies dependent upon the contracts provided by the employers. These services are usually made available to each family member residing within the household and college students who are still considered to be a part of the household.
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