Counseling in Upland, CA. Find the Right Therapist.

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Nicknamed The City of Gracious Living, Upland, is located at the western edge of San Bernardino County, about 40 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Families living in Upland can take advantage of 15 city parks, many equipped with barbecue and picnic facilities and playgrounds for the younger children. At Memorial Park, located on Foothill Blvd. between Hospital Way and Grove Ave., families can gather for a picnic, children can play on the playground equipment, and teenagers can test their skateboard skills at the skateboard park located there.¹ Upland is also home to such popular theme parks as Boomers, the James Games Family Fun Center and Lazer Island. During the hot summer weather, a popular spot for both children and teens to cool off is Raging Waters in nearby San Dimas. Teenagers who are service-minded can join the city of Upland's Volunteer Program in which teenagers learn leadership skills as volunteers at various community events.

Mental Health in Upland

Residents in Upland and the greater San Bernardino County area have many common mental health issues with which they struggle. Many individuals experience depression, anxiety, and stress. A higher percentage of county residents report seeing a mental health provider for issues such as these than the state average. Additionally, significant numbers of working-poor and poverty-stricken residents need mental health care, but do not have easy access to it.²

Samaritan Counseling Center is a faith-based, non-profit mental health agency that provides an array of services to those in need of care. Common issues clients seek help with are panic or anxiety, depression, stress, anger, marital problems, and low self-esteem. Those struggling with substance abuse can also take advantage of addiction and recovery services. Programs specifically tailored to children who have ADD/ADHD are also available. Families who have a child that has a developmental disability can take advantage of Samaritan's behavior education and management services. Many other services are provided. For further information, call 909-985-0513.³

Current Education

California State University at San Bernardino offers Upland residents a nearby graduate program in social work. The CSU-San Bernardino program is nationally accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Students in the program combine field experience training with classroom coursework to build a broad foundation of knowledge and skills that help them effectively deliver services to a broad range of clients in various clinical settings. Those interested in applying for admission to the program can call 909-537-5501 for more information.⁴

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References

1. City of Upland. (2017). Memorial Park. Retrieved from http://www.uplandpl.lib.ca.us/asp/Site/Recreation/Parks/view.asp?ID=8.
2. San Bernardino County. (2016). Our Community Vital Signs. Retrieved from http://communityvitalsigns.org/Portals/41/Meetings/2013Stakeholder/CVS_data_report.pdf.
3. Samaritan Counseling Center. (2017). Client Services. Retrieved from http://www.samaritancares.org/client-services.html.
4. California State University San Bernardino. (2017). Welcome - School of Social Work. Retrieved from http://socialwork.csusb.edu/.

Upland is located in San Bernardino County, California. It has a land area of 15.62 square miles and a water area of 0.03 square miles.  The population of Upland is 76,443 people with 27,070 households and a median annual income of $60,779. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Upland, CA

Generally Affordable

Therapists in Upland are often within budget with some potential challenges for longer term commitments. Your mental health and well being are a top priority. If accessibility is a concern, ask your counselor about sliding scale fees or inquire about accepted insurance plans. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Upland public health department.