Counseling in St Charles, MO. Find the Right Therapist.

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Therapy St. Charles, MO

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St. Charles is a family-friendly town located within Missouri. Within the area you are sure to find something to meet your family's entertainment needs. Main Street is a magnificent historic location with roads from the 1800s with free tours provided. Furthermore, bring your children and teenagers Lewis and Clark exhibit located in the same area in order to obtain an educational experience. Nearby you will also find ice cream, boutiques, and much more. For those interested in sports, Demolition Ball is a game involving everything from hockey and polo to bumper cars; this is a must-see to appreciate the creativeness and entertainment from this unique activity. The city is also home of the Shrine of St. Philippine Duschesne. To meet your recreational needs, August A. Busch Conservation Area located on Highway D has everything from lakes and hiking trails to areas for archery.¹ Here you can also bird watch, making this location perfect for a family outing.

Mental Health in St. Charles

The Developmental Disabilities Resource Board is dedicated to providing support to individuals who have a developmental disability. The organization also funds various agencies who offer support services to consumers in the St. Charles area. Among their programs are early intervention services and supportive daycare for disabled persons. Case management is also offered, so St. Charles residents and their families have the social and emotional supports they need to be actively involved in the community. Additional information is available by calling 636-939-3351.²

The Street Outreach Program offered by Epworth Children and Family Services seeks to provide shelter and other necessities to children who live on the streets. Their drop-in center serves as a primary access point for food, hygiene products, and information about local shelters. Also offered are educational programs that build life skills and coping skills, as well as support groups for kids who struggle with substance abuse and other mental health issues. Crisis counseling services are also provided. For further details, all 314-222-4877.³

Unemployment can cause significant stress, anxiety, and depression in one's life. To help individuals get back to work and break the cycle of poverty and mental illness, Connections to Success offers a number of assistance programs. A central component of the Connections to Success model is mentoring. Mentors provide guidance to people who are moving towards financial independence from a number of negative life circumstances, including abject poverty, incarceration, and violence in the home. Program participants learn coping skills, engage in workforce readiness programs and job trainings, and complete educational programs that prepare them to enter the workforce and live independently. Call Connections to Success at 636-940-8027 for additional information.⁴

Current Initiative

The St. Louis County Children's Service Fund in an ongoing initiative to provide resources and support for families with a mentally ill child. The initiative has created an integrated system of health care that effectively delivers mental health and substance abuse services to children in the greater St. Louis area. The program particularly targets low-income families whose children may not otherwise receive the care they need to live effectively with a mental illness or substance abuse issue. Contact the St. Louis County Children's Service Fund at 314-615-5850 to learn more.⁵.

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References

1. Missouri Department of Conservation. (2017). August A. Busch Conservation Area. Retrieved from http://mdc.mo.gov/regions/st-louis/august-busch-memorial-conservation-area
2. Developmental Disabilities Resource Board. (2017). What We Do. Retrieved from http://www.ddrb.org/what-we-do.php
3. Epworth Children and Family Services. (2017). Street Outreach Program. Retrieved from http://www.epworth.org/programs-street-outreach-services.php
4. Connections to Success. (2017). Our Model. Retrieved from http://connectionstosuccess.org/our-model/
5. St. Louis County Children's Service Fund. (2017). History. Retrieved from http://keepingkidsfirst.org/WhoWeAre/History.aspx

St Charles is located in St. Charles County, Missouri. It has a land area of 24.06 square miles and a water area of 0.37 square miles.  The population of St Charles is 68,796 people with 26,436 households and a median annual income of $57,558. .

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Affordable with Planning

Therapy in St Charles is generally within financial reach for the average family, but some budget planning may be needed for a real commitment to weekly counseling. Remember that your mental health and happiness are important. Check with your St Charles therapist about insurance coverage or ask about sliding scale fees if there are any difficulties with accessibility. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local St Charles public health department.