SERVICE
PROFILE:
The
Charlotte White Center's Counseling Service
has been providing licensed clinical outpatient
counseling services since 1994. The Counseling
Service grew from the recognition by staff and
Board members that there was a great need for
a clinical outpatient counseling program in
the Bangor, Skowhegan, Dover, and Greenville areas. Twelve
licensed therapists and a psychiatrist
provide counseling for adults, children and
families from our offices in Dover-Foxcroft, Greenville, Bangor, and Skowhegan.
The
clinics have emerged as vital support links for
adults and children in the area who are in need
of counseling services. Our clinics have become
identified as one of the prime providers in
the area. In the last few years our counselors and support staff have
done a terrific job in opening the service to
more people, carrying out effective "triage,"'
based on client level of need, and keeping the
waiting list time for services as brief as possible.
Following
an on-site inspection we have received authorization
with a "highest rating" from Magellan Behavioral
Health Services to be enrolled as a provider
in their network. This will allow people in
the area served by health insurance covered
under Magellan plans to seek out our services
at economical rates.
SPECIAL
SERVICES
The
Counseling Program offers a wide range of psychodynamic
therapies.
Counseling services are tailored to meet the
needs of the individual.
All therapists are well versed in adult and
family therapy. Play therapy is often utilized
in our work with children's referrals. The Counseling
Service works closely with families, children
and foster care agencies to provide reunification,
pre-adoption, and post adoption counseling.
The
Clinic maintains an active practice with Bensinger Dupont and Associates as an approved Employee Assistance
Provider.
PSYCHIATRIC
SERVICES
Our
clinical psychiatrist offers a wide array of
clinical services includinga medication support
group, evaluations, routine therapy and consultation
with other area physicians. Psychiatric services
are by appointment only.
CORRECTIONS
SERVICES:
The
Counseling Services provides a certified Jail
Diversion Batterer's Intervention Program for
offenders in post-trial status under our Community
Corrections Program. This program is Court approved
and certified through the Department of Corrections.
The
Counseling Office staff also works in cooperation
with the Piscataquis County Sheriff's Office in providing services to offenders
in the local county jail.
REFERRAL
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