Counseling in Agoura Hills, CA. Find the Right Therapist.

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City Of Agoura Hills, CA
California Coalition for Counselor Licensure

Therapy Agoura Hills, California

Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, CA, Calabasas CA

Agoura Hills is located in the southern part of California not too far away from all the excitement. This small town proves to be great for families with children and teenagers of all ages—its location provides a safe environment for raising a family with a surplus of attractions just down the road. Adventures on Horseback is an excellent outdoors site great for children, teenagers, and adult family members of all ages. Here you can ride on horses, enjoy a lovely picnic environment, and play with animals in the petting zoo. However, if you prefer to remain indoors, grab popcorn at the concession stand as you make your way to your seats at Mann Agoura 8 Theaters. The surrounding area also has multiple types of lessons for your children to grow and expand, including The Better Golf Academy Kids.¹ This venue offers classes for children of all ages. In terms of education, Oak Park High, Medea Creek Middle, and Brookside Elementary are just a few of several school options nearby.

Mental Health in Agora Hills

There are many issues which the internet has caused that relate to mental health, namely Cyber bullying. In fact, The Alexandria Academy in Agoura Hills, CA  (818-706-8558) reports that nearly 33% of all teenagers have been cyberbullied. uKnowKids created  "Cyberbullying Prevention Resource Center" ² for The Alexandria Academy which helps to educate the community on this problem which compounds other mental health issues such as suicide.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness San Fernando Valley has an extensive range of services provided by volunteers to counter any mental health issues that patients in Agoura Hills might face.³ Its free services include courses for families, peer groups, parents, and talks by those who have experienced mental illness among other series of discussions. The Public Mental health Center of this organization located in Agoura Hills is known as West Valley Mental Health Center and can be reached at 818-598-6900.⁴

Current Initiatives

The mayor of Agoura Hills in 2013 recognized the importance of providing communal health services to high risk youth. The Community Services Coalition aims to mobilize resources to create awareness about social issues like depression and suicide and engage in preventative measures to minimize this damage. It is currently selecting volunteers for improving life chances of people and can be contacted at 818-597-7300. ⁵

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References

1. Wikipedia. (2017) . Agoura Hills, California. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agoura_Hills,_California
2. U Know Kids (2017) Cyberbullying Prevention at The Alexandria Academy, Agoura Hills, CA. Retrieved from http://schools.uknowkids.com/cyberbullying-prevention-at-the-alexandria-academy-agoura-hills-ca/
3. United States Census Bureau. (2016) . Selected Social Characteristics in the United States. Retrieved from http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?src=bkmk
4.San Fernando Valley Alliance on Mental Illness. (2009) . Services and-Programs. Retrieved from http://www.namisanfernandovalley.org/services-and-programs.htm#servicesandprograms.
5.Agora Hills: The Gateway to the Santa Monica Mountains(2017). News and Updates http://www.ci.agoura-hills.ca.us/i-want-to/view-news-and-updates/-item-875

Agoura Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California. It has a land area of 7.79 square miles and a water area of 0.02 square miles.  The population of Agoura Hills is 20,915 people with 7,269 households and a median annual income of $113,658. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Agoura Hills, CA

Widely Affordable

Licensed, professional counseling in Agoura Hills is considered widely accessible by the majority of people who live here and budget is often not a concern for mental health treatment. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Agoura Hills public health department.