Marriage counseling that Heals in Pleasant Hill, CA. Restore Your Relationship.

Related Sites:
City of Pleasant Hill
California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Counseling Pleasant Hill California

Therapy Pacheco, Walnut Creek, Concord, Martinez

Pleasant Hills' Parks and Recreation Department is very well organized, and sponsors many different activities for people of all ages, such as special events, adult classes or dance.¹ The city organizes a free Holiday Festival, with many different activities for the kids. There is also a community theater, with various performances throughout the year. There are many online classes available for people in the area, such as GED test preparation, computer courses, or even writing courses. If you and your family are into sports, there are plenty of activities that you can do, such as aquatics, golf or tennis. And for the teen in your life, there is a Teen Scene area with many different classes, such as guitar, babysitter certification classes, or even online driver's education classes.

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Pleasant Hill

Families in Contra Costa County face a number of issues that cause stress and dysfunction to the family unit. Unemployment in the county is typically well below the state average, however, tens of thousands of people are still without work. The instability of unemployment is further exacerbated by a rise in rates of divorce. Another pressing issue for couples is mental illness. Anxiety and depression are especially common, and can cause great strain in a relationship.² With these and other pressing issues for families, the need for affordable, quality and accessible mental health care is very high.

The Mental Health Services division of Contra Costa County Health Services provides resources for couples and families who need mental health support. Many early intervention and prevention programs are offered, including those that seek to improve access to mental and physical health care for underserved populations. Additionally, the agency oversees outreach programs that strive to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. For further information about the programs offered by the county's Mental Health Services division, call 925-957-5150.³

Family Services and Assistance Programs

The Contra Costa County Department of Children and Family Services provides families in the Pleasant Hill area with many programs that seek to nurture family bonds and enrich their functioning. In particular, the department focuses on eliminating family violence that results in abuse or neglect of children. Fostering the growth of children in a family-centered, loving environment is key for children to develop to their full potential. As a result, Children and Family Services oversees adoption programs, foster care, and relative placement programs to ensure children are in a good home environment. For more information about these services and other family-related programs, call 925-313-1583.⁴

---

References

1. City of Pleasant Hill. (2017). Pleasant Hill Rec. Retrieved from http://www.pleasanthillrec.com/.
2. California Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. (2004). Community Indicators of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Risk. Retrieved from http://www.ca-cpi.org/docs/County_Data_Files/Contra_Costa_04.pdf.
3. Contra Costa Health Services. (2017). Mental Health Services. Retrieved from http://cchealth.org/mentalhealth/.
4. Contra Costa County. (2017). Children and Family Services. Retrieved from http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/2536/Children-Family-Services.

Pleasant Hill is located in Contra Costa County, California. It has a land area of 7.07 square miles and a water area of 0.00 square miles.  The population of Pleasant Hill is 34,810 people with 13,730 households and a median annual income of $81,226. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Pleasant Hill, CA

Mostly Affordable

Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Pleasant Hill for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Pleasant Hill public health department.