Counseling in Petaluma, CA. Find the Right Therapist.

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City Of Petaluma
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Therapist Petaluma California

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Petaluma is located in the western state of California and has a plethora of attractions geared toward family fun. Here you are sure to find something for children, teenagers, and adults. The Petaluma Museum has a wide variety of exhibits and is highly educational. Another great attraction in Petaluma is the Cinnabar Theater, which provides quick access to several theatrical performances throughout the year. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to get tickets to the next big show. To meet your recreational needs, Shollenberger Park is located along the city's river, conveniently near the Visitors Center. Here you can enjoy everything from walking trails to wildlife viewing.¹ Double Decker Lanes is one of the bowling alleys located nearby. Grab your children and teenagers and venture down to this attraction for a nice friendly game.

Mental Health in Petaluma

Petaluma and Sonoma County residents as a whole are overwhelmingly white. However, the Hispanic population is quickly growing and now represents over 22 percent of the county's population. Sonoma County is also one of the wealthiest in California, with an average annual income over $60,000 per year. However, research shows that low-income and minority populations are more likely to suffer from mental illness.² With the minority and poor populations growing in the county, the need for improved access to quality healthcare is becoming increasingly important.

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services oversees a number of programs that seek to address the mental health issues facing the residents of Petaluma and the surrounding communities. The department trains law enforcement officers in appropriate methods to interact with someone with a mental illness. Additionally, the department has implemented prevention and intervention programs to help youth successfully transition into adulthood. The county also operates a mental health crisis hotline for those in a mental health emergency. More information about the programs offered by the Department of Health Services, call 707-565-6900.³

Current Education

The University of Southern California offers a graduate online degree program in social work that fits the needs of people who seek to serve their community in mental health field. The online program means students don't have to move from their community in order to advance their education. Field experiences give students on-the-job training in their local communities. The USC online program is fully accredited and is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best programs in the nation. Graduates are eligible for licensure in California. For further information about the program, call 1-877-700-4MSW.⁴

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References

1. City of Petaluma. (2017). Shollenberger Park. Retrieved from http://cityofpetaluma.net/parksnrec/parks-pages/shollenberger.html.
2. Sonoma County Department of Health Services. (2008). Sonoma County Health Snapshot. Retrieved from http://www.sonomahealthaction.org/resources/pdf/20071109snapshot.pdf.
3. Sonoma County Department of Health Services. (2017). Mental Health Programs. Retrieved from http://www.sonoma-county.org/health/about/behavioralhealth_mh.asp.
4. The University of Southern California. (2017). USC Social Work Virtual Academic Center. Retrieved from http://requestinfo.msw.usc.edu/index.html?s=search_nonbrand_google&l=Google_Search_All-Devices_Beta_MSW_All&ef_id=668035706_34936202139_0&gclid=CLnAsr2e9bwCFUiEfgod_LMASw&r=old_index.

Petaluma is located in Sonoma County, California. It has a land area of 14.38 square miles and a water area of 0.10 square miles.  The population of Petaluma is 60,438 people with 21,616 households and a median annual income of $80,276. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Petaluma, CA

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