Marriage counseling that Heals in Charlottesville, VA. Restore Your Relationship.

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City of Charlottesville, VA
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

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Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville, VA offers something for everyone, from children and teenagers to adults. History-minded families can explore the famous Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, to learn more about the lifestyle and inventiveness of the 2nd President of the U.S., or tour the University of Virginia, which Jefferson founded and designed. Those with an interest in the outdoors can visit nearby Shenandoah National Park where children aged 7-12 can become Junior Rangers and teenagers (13 and up) can join the Ranger Explorer Guides to learn more about the park and nature in general. Families who prefer to stay closer to the city can explore the downtown mall area where they can visit the Charlottesville Ice Park, which offers public skating plus hockey classes and lessons for all ages.¹

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Charlottesville

Approximately 40 percent of the population in Charlottesville is married or has been married, but currently over 8 percent of couples are now divorced. These rates are somewhat higher than the state's average.² One of the many unfortunate results of divorce is the possibility of losing one's home and having to live on the streets. Virginia Supportive Housing seeks to ensure that individuals and families who lose their homes find new housing. Case management services are also provided for each resident so that supportive services are in place. Employment assistance is also available. To obtain more information, call 804-788-6825.³

The Senior Center in Charlottesville offers numerous programs for seniors that facilitate healthy living and aging. Crafts and fine arts programs give residents a way to express their creativity. Health and fitness activities promote good mental and physical functioning. Educational programs help seniors stay on top of the latest technology. Support groups are also available for those who have recently lost a loved one. For additional information, call 434-974-7756.⁴

Family Services and Assistance Programs

Children, Youth and Family Services offers a variety of programs for every member of the family that facilitate improved family functioning. The Real Dad's program works with fathers who are at-risk of losing contact with their children. Co-parenting classes help parents focus on working together to effectively raise their children. The Teen Counseling program helps teens resolve conflicts and manage their emotions. Pre-school aged children can get involved in the Star Kids program to develop age-appropriate social and behavioral skills. Call 434-296-4118 for further details.⁵

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References

1. Wikipedia. (2017). Charlottesville, VA. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlottesville,_Virginia.
2. City-Data. (2016). Charlottesville. Retrieved from http://www.city-data.com/city/Charlottesville-Virginia.html.
3. Virginia Supportive Housing. (2017). Who We Are. Retrieved from http://www.virginiasupportivehousing.org/about-us/who-we-are.php.
4. Senior Center of Charlottesville. (2017). Programs. Retrieved from http://www.seniorcenterinc.org/programs.
5. Children, Youth, and Family Services. (2017). Home - Children, Youth, And Family Services. Retrieved from http://www.cyfs.org/.

Charlottesville is not part of any county and is located in Virginia. It has a land area of 10.23 square miles and a water area of 0.02 square miles.  The population of Charlottesville is 46,597 people with 17,752 households and a median annual income of $49,775. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Charlottesville, VA

Some budgeting needed

While counseling can certainly be an expense for individuals and families in Charlottesville, with proper budgeting, it is entirely do-able and the risk/reward is worth it. For some families, it may be difficult to sustain a commitment to therapy without proper insurance coverage. If this is you, ask your therapist about low cost options as practitoners in and around Charlottesville may have flexibility or sliding scales. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Charlottesville public health department.