Methodist Social Services (MSS) grew out of the local Wesley parish, and officially opened 55 years ago, in 1963. Since that time MSS has evolved to meet the changing needs of our community.
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Services Offered
Counselling
Counselling at Methodist Social services is oriented for change. It is a process that invites you to engage with yourself in relation to what is going on for you. Counselling hopes to open up pathways to you towards a better life, whatever that might mean to you.
Issues you might bring to counselling include (but are not limited to) -
- relationships, including how to relate better to a partner, what you want out of a relationship, separation/divorce issues including day-to-day care of children, and power and control issues;
- grief and loss, including issues around death, loss of a relationship, suicide of a family member/friend, loss of goals/job/lifestyles, grief issues for children;
- family, including family therapy/healing, parenting, how to relate better as a family;
- stress and anxiety, including employment issues, time management, behavioural problems; and
- Confidence issues, including self esteem, how to feel better about oneself, dealing with conflict, and communication.
Counselling sessions are by appointment, and are usually 50 minutes to an hour. As at January 2018, there is presently no waiting list - give us a call and we should be able to meet with you within a few weeks.
Fees and Payment
We offer low cost counselling with the fee depending on your situation. The standard Fee is $60, and we ask clients to pay an affordable contribution.
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.