Counseling in Saratoga, CA. Find the Right Therapist.

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Therapist Saratoga California

Counselor Monte Sereno, Los Gatos, Bucknall, Carlton, Brookvale

Saratoga, California is a small town of 30,000 people, just west of San Jose in the San Francisco Bay Area. Saratoga is known for its small-town, suburban charm, with many wineries and high-end boutiques in the city. Those who call Saratoga home tend to be highly educated and make a good living. In fact, in 2009, Forbes Magazine named Saratoga as one of the top-20 most educated small towns in the country. Saratoga is also one of the most expensive places to live in the nation, ranking as one of the top-20 richest zip codes in the United States.¹

Mental Health in Saratoga

Santa Clara County residents recognize that mental illness is a serious problem for many communities in the county. Reducing stigma and discrimination as a result of mental illness ranks as the highest mental health priority in the county. An additional concern is the county-wide disparity in access to mental health for minorities, children, and youth.²

Saratoga residents who are struggling with an addiction, grief, unemployment, family issues, or a number of other difficulties can find peer support and spiritual guidance at one of the support groups offered by Saratoga Federated Church. For those struggling with addiction, AA meetings are held at the church. Church staff also provides information and referral services for caregivers who tend to the needs of an elderly family member. Many other programs are also available. For more information, call 408-867-1000.³

Current Initiatives

As part of the Mental Health Services Act, the Santa Clara County government implemented the Transitional Age Youth Peer Mentor Program in order to give young people the tools they need to move from adolescence into adulthood. Participants in the county's mental health system are paired with a peer mentor who assists them with building independence, increasing self-awareness, and developing strategies for maintaining good mental health. Participants learn about health care, education, and housing options available to them as well. For additional information about the initiative, call 408-885-3219.⁴

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References

1. Wikipedia. (2017). Saratoga, California. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saratoga_California.
2. Santa Clara County Mental Health Department. (2009). Prevention and Early Intervention Plan. Retrieved from http://www.sccgov.org/sites/mhd/MHSA/PEI/Documents/SCC_FY10_PEI_Plan_Revised_9_9_09.pdf.
3. Saratoga Federated Church. (2017). Care Ministry. Retrieved from http://www.saratogafederated.org/care.html.
4. Santa Clara County Government. (2017). Transitional Age Youth Program. Retrieved from http://www.sccgov.org/sites/mhd/Resources/Pages/TransitionalAgeYouth.aspx.

Saratoga is located in Santa Clara County, California. It has a land area of 12.47 square miles and a water area of 0.00 square miles.  The population of Saratoga is 30,968 people with 10,800 households and a median annual income of $169,189. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Saratoga, CA

Extremely Affordable

Therapy in Saratoga is easily accessible for the vast majority of families. This area ranks high nationally among the top of all income earners, making mental health treatment and counseling in Saratoga an affordable option for individuals and families here with or without insurance coverage. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Saratoga public health department.