Marriage counseling that Heals in Vancouver, WA. Restore Your Relationship.

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Therapy Vancouver, WA

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Vancouver, Washington is a relatively large city known for his historical attractions and buildings. Mother Joseph's Providence Academy (1874), the 1909 Carnegie Library, the 1917 vertical-lift Interstate Bridge, the 1935 art deco Telephone Exchange Building, and Day Hillborn's Clark County Courthouse (1941) are wonderful locations to visit that contribute to the city being named one of the Dozen Distinctive Destinations for 2003 by the National Register of Historic Places. These locations can be great for a family outing and educational for children and well as teenagers. Alley Crosley Lanes is another great attraction within the area for families wishing to engage in a friendly competition of bowling. However, for families seeking to stay indoors, the Regal Vancouver Plaza 10 has multiple screenings of family films at your disposal.¹

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Vancouver

Vancouver has around 40,000 households out of which 8,675 are female householders with no husband present.² Single mother families face many challenges, including those related to health, nutrition and mental health. Children's Home Society of Washington provides support to children and mothers by providing counseling services, educational programs, playgroups and parenting classes. For more information you can call the society at 360-695-1325.³

The City of Vancouver seeks to help older residents maintain healthy and active lifestyles. The Fifty and Better program gives elder residents opportunities to exercise, engage in recreation activities, and socialize with their peers. Hiking excursions are offered each Tuesday, year-round. Various senior centers in Vancouver offer games and other recreational activities. The Meals on Wheels Program is also available for seniors who are homebound. For additional information, call 360-487-8311.⁴

Family Services and Assistance Programs

Share Vancouver recognizes that families just need a helping hand from time to time. As a result, Share Vancouver oversees numerous family assistance programs. Families with children can take advantage of the Share Backpack Program, which provides a backpack full of food to local schoolchildren. The Hot Meals Program provides hot, nutritious breakfasts, lunches and dinners to low-income and homeless families throughout the city. The agency also operates homeless shelters and engages in community outreach and education programs to help low-income families achieve self-sufficiency. Call Share Vancouver at 360-448-2121 for further details.⁵

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References

1. City Data. (2017). Vancouver, WA. Retrieved from http://www.city-data.com/city/Vancouver-Washington.html.
2. United States Census Bureau. (2017). Table View, Vancouver, WA. Retrieved from http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_SF1_QTP11.
3. Children home society of Washington. (2017). Vancouver family Centre. Retrieved from http://chs-wa.org/Our_Locations/Vancouver/Vancouver_Family_Center.html.
4. Vancouver Parks and Recreation. (2017). Fifty and Better. Retrieved from http://www.cityofvancouver.us/parksrec/page/fifty-and-better.
5. Share Vancouver. (2017). Programs. Retrieved from http://sharevancouver.org/programs/.

Vancouver is located in Clark County, Washington. It has a land area of 46.93 square miles and a water area of 3.66 square miles.  The population of Vancouver is 172,860 people with 66,417 households and a median annual income of $50,626. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Vancouver, WA

Affordable with Planning

Therapy in Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver public health department.