Counseling in La Quinta, CA. Find the Right Therapist.

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Therapy La Quinta, CA

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The La Quinta area has a modest population at 38,783. It is mostly urban without much rural land.¹ The median resident age is 45 which is comparable to California at 46. The median household income is around $70,000 the average home price is $310,000.

Mental Health in La Quinta

La Quinta is a resort city, so the local population is relatively low at nearly 39,000 and tourism is the city�s primary source of income.² Crime rates in La Quinta are generally low and assault is the crime with the highest frequency.³ City residents report approximately 3.88 per 1,000 person assault rate, which is lower than the national average but high for a city with such a low population. Assault may become an ongoing form of abuse or be a onetime attack as a result of violence or robbery. Either way, the psychological trauma that results can lead to a range of disorders, depression, or a general feeling of unease.

Being a resort town, there are wide range of people in retirement age who choose to settle in this bustling town. A highlight of the community is the La Quinta Senior Center, which offers a wide range of services to adults 55 years of age or older.  In an effort to keep this population emotionally healthy, seminars, programs,and special events are run at the Senior Center, which is located at 78-450 Avenida La Fonda and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  To reach the Senior Center, you may phone 760-564-0096.⁴

Current Initiatives

The Riverside County Department of Mental Health is the largest mental health awareness and treatment program in the county.⁵ The department�s three main programs, Substance Abuse Services, Mental Health Services, and Public Guardian�s Office, work together to provide culturally sensitive services to individuals suffering from psychological disorders and mental illness.

The Department�s Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) of 2005 was designed to increase funding for mental health services in the county by implementing a 1% tax on residents who have a personal income over $1 million. Since its implementation, the quality and variety of mental health services available in La Quinta and the rest of Riverside County has improved consistently.

Residents may contact the Community Access and Referral, Evaluation, and Support Line (CARES) at 1-800-706-7500.⁶

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References

1. Wikipedia. (2017). La Quinta, CA. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Quinta,_California
2. United States Census Bureau. (2017). State and County Quickfacts � La Quinta, California. Retrieved from http://quickfacts.census.gov/cgi-bin/qfd/location
3. La Quinta Crime Rates. (2017). Real Estate and Safe Neighbourhoods. Retrieved from http://quickfacts.census.gov/cgi-bin/qfd/location
4. City of La Quinta California. (2017). La Quinta Senior Center. Retrieved from https://www.la-quinta.org/Index.aspx?page=190
5. Riverside County Department of Mental Health. (2017). Community Access and Referral, Evaluation, and Support Line. Retrieved from http://rcdmh.org/opencms/english/home/
6. RCDMH. (2017). Crisis Intervention Resources. Retrieved from http://rcdmh.org/opencms/english/Crisis_Inpatient_Support_Srv/

La Quinta is located in Riverside County, California. It has a land area of 35.25 square miles and a water area of 0.41 square miles.  The population of La Quinta is 40,476 people with 15,210 households and a median annual income of $71,091. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for La Quinta, CA

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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in La Quinta 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 La Quinta public health department.