Marriage counseling that Heals in Philadelphia, PA. Restore Your Relationship.

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Counseling Philadelphia Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia, often called the City of Brotherly Love, is the biggest city in the state of Pennsylvania, with a population of over 1.5 million people.¹ It is also the 6th most populated city in the United States. Philadelphia is a lively city that offers families and children a number of interesting activities to undertake. The city has many art museums such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Rodin Museum. It is also home to the Kimmel Center of Performing Arts and the renowned Academy of Music. The city also boasts a myriad of restaurants serving different cuisines, ranging from Japanese restaurants to restaurants that serve the famous Philly cheese steak.

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Philadelphia

Numerous couples in the Philadelphia area are impacted by mental health issues. Couples who have teenage children should be concerned about suicide. In the past year, over 14 percent of Philadelphia high school aged children have considered taking their own life. Nearly 20 percent of Philadelphia's adults have a diagnosed mental illness - a rate nearly double than what it was twelve years ago. The incidence of suicidal ideation and mental illness is something that cuts across lines of age, gender, and race.²

The City of Philadelphia has implemented a comprehensive set of youth programs aimed at providing children with safe, recreational, and educational activities. Summer programs open the eyes of children to the many resources in the Philadelphia area. Children and young adults in the city may receive free meals during the summer months as well. By providing a host of activities, the city keeps children off the streets and engaged in healthy activities.³

Family Services and Assistance Programs

Philadelphia families that need assistance with mental health and related issues can turn to Catholic Social Services. Catholic Social Services offers a wide variety of family-based programs at their Family Service Centers, including housing and employment assistance, nutritional programs for pregnant teenagers, parenting classes, case management, and counseling for individuals, groups, and families. There are eleven Family Service Centers in the greater Philadelphia area that serve thousands of families each year. For additional information about the programs available at Philadelphia County locations, call 267-331-2500.⁴

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References

1. United States Census Bureau. (2017). State and County Quickfacts - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Retrieved from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/42/4260000.html
2. Philadelphia Department of Public Health. (2016). Community Health Assessment. Retrieved from http://www.phila.gov/health/pdfs/CHAslides_11513.pdf
3. City of Philadelphia. (2016). Youth Programs. Retrieved from http://www.phila.gov/youthprograms/index.html
4. Catholic Social Services. (2017). Family Service Centers. Retrieved from http://www.catholicsocialservicesphilly.org/family_service_centers.php

Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It has a land area of 134.17 square miles and a water area of 8.52 square miles.  The population of Philadelphia is 1.57 million people with 581,050 households and a median annual income of $38,253. .

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Counseling in this region can be difficult to afford for many people without insurance. Most people in Philadelphia are not able to commit to a weekly therapy session without proper budgeting. The good news is that counselors in Philadelphia may offer sliding scale fees or low cost options. Insurance may cover your sessions as well. Talk to your therapist to learn more. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Philadelphia public health department.