Counseling in Durham, NC. Find the Right Therapist.

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Therapy Durham, NC

Counseling Hayes, Keene, Bethesda, Butner, Chapel Hill, Lowes Grove

Durham, North Carolina is located in a fantastic spot for those with children and teenagers within the family. AMF Durham Lanes has everything for a family afternoon of friendly bowling including an arcade and pool tables. Wheels Family Fun is another great attraction sure to be entertaining for all involved. Here your teenagers can skateboard, race on the go-kart track, play golf, and much more. This location is suitable for your children of all ages. If you wish to entertain your children while shopping, the Brass Ring Carousel is located within Northgate Mall and is only one dollar. For families seeking to relax while enjoying the perfect film the Carmike Wynnsong 15 Theater is one of many places featuring newly released movies. The city prides itself on its sense of community and annual events. The American Dance Festival is held in June each year and brings people from all over the country with modern performances.¹ During December, Light Up Durham is the city's Christmas ceremony located downtown.

Mental Health in Durham

Individuals who struggle with mental illness, especially those who have depression, can reap many benefits from offering their time to serve the needs of others. Volunteers can enjoy improved mood, greater self-esteem, and longer life spans.² The Volunteer Center of Durham offers many opportunities for community members to lend a helping hand to those in need. Opportunities to provide short-term and long-term assistance are available for young people and adults alike. Volunteer assignments are made according to what individuals feel confident doing, be that working with animals, teaching children how to read, designing websites, or anything in between. To inquire about opportunities to help others in Durham, call 919-613-5109.³

Serving as the primary caregiver of a loved one can be an extremely demanding and stressful job. Jewish Family Services offers a support group for caregivers that allows them to share their feelings and emotions, as well as discuss their frustrations in a caring, compassionate, and confidential setting. Group members are also encouraged to share resources and strategies for making the caretaking process easier for them and their loved one. The group meets twice monthly and is offered free of charge. Call 919-354-4923 to sign up.⁴

Veterans returning home from a tour of duty might face increased stress and anxiety due to the transition back to family life and work in the civilian sector. To assist veterans in making these adjustments, the Durham VA Medical Center offers social work services to help with nearly any problem. From family dysfunction to the illness or death of a loved one to financial stressors, the VA will help identify positive strategies for overcoming obstacles and provide practical information for achieving one's post-armed forces goals. Extended case management and advocacy services ensure veterans have continued access to the help they need. Call the Durham VA Medical Center at 919-286-0411 extension 6974 for further details.⁵

Current Initiatives

The East Durham Children's Initiative was devised to provide social, emotional, academic, and health-related support services to children from the time they are born until they graduate from high school. By delivering these longitudinal services, children have the resources they need to obtain health care and mental health services, have success in school, foster positive relationships with family and peers, and the tools they need to achieve their post-secondary and workplace goals. Support programs are offered directly to children and their families in their homes, at schools, and in the community to ensure there are no gaps in services. To learn more about the initiative, call 919-908-8709.⁶

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References

1. American Dance Festival. (2017). Who We Are. Retrieved from http://www.americandancefestival.org/about/who-we-are/
2. American Psychological Association. (2017). Volunteering to Help Others Could Lead to Better Health. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2011/09/volunteering-health.aspx
3. Volunteer Center of Durham. (2017). About Us. Retrieved from http://www.thevolunteercenter.org/tp42/page.asp?ID=139711
4. Jewish Family Services. (2017). Caregiver Support Group. Retrieved from http://www.shalomdch.org/Section.aspx?id=1112
5. Durham VA Medical Center. (2016). Social Work. Retrieved from http://www.durham.va.gov/services/socialwork.asp
6. East Durham Children's Initiative. (2017). Pipeline. Retrieved from http://edci.org/pipeline/

Durham is a city that is located in multiple counties- Durham County and Orange County and Wake County in North Carolina. It has a land area of 109.78 square miles and a water area of 0.89 square miles.  The population of Durham is 257,636 people with 100,513 households and a median annual income of $50,420. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Durham, NC

Affordable with Planning

Therapy in Durham is generally within financial reach for the average family, but some budget planning may be needed for a real commitment to weekly counseling. Remember that your mental health and happiness are important. Check with your Durham therapist about insurance coverage or ask about sliding scale fees if there are any difficulties with accessibility. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Durham public health department.