Health & wellness
BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN
Nonprofit now offering affordable counseling program in New Braunfels
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Matthews said the ARC Program was created to extend Connections’ therapeutic services to all ages. “Our goal is to provide more affordable options for mental health and well-being to everyone in our community in a safe, nonjudgmental space,” Matthews said in the release.
Connections Individual and Family Services has expanded its mental health offerings in Comal County through its Affordable Rate Counseling Program, or ARC. The ARC Program, which offers individual counseling sessions with a licensed professional, is available for residents of all ages at a flat rate of $45 per session. Sessions are available in person at the nonprofit’s New Braunfels and Bulverde offices, or virtually, according to a news release. Since its September launch, Connections has seen 20 individuals, Chief Clinical Officer Micki Matthews said in an email to Community Impact . “The initial feedback has been extremely
1 in 5 Comal County residents face a mental health need
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Individuals interested in requesting a counseling appointment can visit www.connectionsifs.org/ counseling-referral to complete an online form. Once the form is submitted, a counselor will reach out to schedule the first appointment.
SOURCE: MCKENNA FOUNDATION/COMMUNITY IMPACT
positive, affordable mental health care options are a real need in our community,” Matthews said. The program is only being offered in Comal County, specifically at the nonprofit’s Bulverde and New Braunfels offices. Matthews said they are planning to expand the program to other counties over time.
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