Marriage counseling that Heals in Greensboro, NC. Restore Your Relationship.

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Greensboro, North Carolina is a great little town for families with children and teenagers of all ages. Within the area there are numerous attractions and events to meet your entertainment needs. The Angela Peterson Doll Museum features artists from throughout the world and is great for young children and adults alike. In terms of recreation, the Center City Park provides athletic courts and walking trails, as well as a playground and picnic tables geared toward family outings.¹ Furthermore, be sure to check out the displays throughout the area by local artists. The Broach Theatre Company puts on performances throughout the entire year, specifically geared towards families. Great for younger children, Jump-N-Fun provides an array of inflatable objects. Perfect for adults in teenagers, this attraction also has putt-putt golf, a go-kart track, arcade, and much more. Guilford Courthouse Battlefield is a historical site located nearby from the Revolutionary War. Bluford Elementary, Mendenhall Middle, and Ben L. Smith High are a few of the public school options located within and around the area.

Marriage and Family Mental Health in Greensboro

The Family Life Education Program offered by Children's Home Society of North Carolina provides parents with valuable information about the impact their decision-making has on their children. Parents can enroll various courses that address common family issues such as divorce, poor communication, and trust. The agency also offers a program to help fathers become more involved in the lives of their child. To learn more about these services, call 1-800-632-1400.²

Guilford Child Development provides Greensboro families with a variety of programs aimed at helping children overcome life's obstacles and achieve success. Their Early Head Start program builds intellectual, emotional, and social skills required for participation in public school. The Learning Together Family Literacy program helps children and their parents develop appropriate reading, writing, and speaking skills so they can communicate effectively with others. The Nurse-Family Partnership brings nurses into family's homes to provide education for parents so their child has the proper support for positive physical and mental development. Meeting these basic needs gives families the time, energy, and resources they need to improve their functioning and overall health. Call 336-378-7700 for additional details.³

Women and children who have suffered abuse or neglect can turn to Family Service of the Piedmont for support and assistance. The agency provides crisis intervention services to meet the immediate mental health needs of each member of the family. A safe, clean shelter is provided for women and children, as are advocacy services that guarantee victims have a voice in legal proceedings. Ongoing support groups are also offered both for female victims as well as children. Contact Family Service of the Piedmont at 336-387-6161 to request further details.⁴

Family Services and Assistance Programs

Guilford County offers many assistance services to adults with mental, physical, or developmental disabilities. Case management services ensure each member of the Greensboro community has access to the appropriate resources they need to function at their highest level. Adult day services provide educational and recreational programs for disabled residents that promote independence, healthy living habits, and reduce loneliness and isolation. Adult foster care and protective services are also offered in order to safeguard against abuse and neglect of disabled adults. To inquire about these and other programs offered by the county, call 336-641-3000.⁵

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References

1. Center City Park. (2017). Homepage. Retrieved from http://www.centercitypark.org/
2. Children's Home Society of North Carolina. (2017). Family Life Education Services. Retrieved from http://www.chsnc.org/ProgramsandServices/FamilyLifeEducation.aspx
3. Guilford Child Development. (2017). What We Do. Retrieved from http://guilfordchilddev.org/what/
4. Family Service of the Piedmont. (2017). Domestic Violence. Retrieved from http://www.familyservice-piedmont.org/domestic-violence
5. Guilford County. (2017). Programs and Services for Adults. Retrieved from http://countyweb.co.guilford.nc.us/adult-services-and-programs

Greensboro is located in Guilford County, North Carolina. It has a land area of 128.31 square miles and a water area of 5.29 square miles.  The population of Greensboro is 285,342 people with 114,080 households and a median annual income of $41,628. .

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Mental health treatment and therapy in Greensboro is sometimes a struggle to afford for families and individuals without proper insurance coverage. Finances for many in Greensboro are not able to cover long term weekly counseling sessions without a budgetary plan in place. The good news is that therapists are often willing to work with you if accessibility is an issue. Low cost therapy and sliding scales are just some of the options that therapists can offer. Insurance may cover your sessions as well. Talk to your counselor to learn more. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Greensboro public health department.