Counseling in St Joseph, MO. Find the Right Therapist.

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City of St. Joseph
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St. Joseph is located in the heart of Missouri and offers a wide variety of attractions great for everyone in your family. Within the area you are sure to find something entertaining for children, teenagers and adult members of all ages. The Patee House Museum is one of the city's most popular attractions with everything from a train to a ballroom; here you can spend hours enjoying all of the exhibits this location has to offer at a low price. However, be sure to check out the replica saloon from the past to get refreshments. Cool Crest Garden Golf is another great place that is sure to be entertaining for your children and teenagers of all ages. With an outdoor patio and snacks, this miniature putt-putt experience is complete with water and moving objects throughout the course. Krug Park is located at the intersection of Karnes Road and Northwest Parkway with amenities like a duck pond, castle, buffaloes, and much more. Here you and your family can enjoy a perfect family outing with a picnic, hike, or even a ride on the river.¹

Mental Health in St. Joseph

In times of manmade or natural disasters, workers from the American Red Cross are available to offer crisis counseling services for the emotionally distressed. Mental health workers offer mental health first aid, emotional support, and help people develop effective coping skills to deal with the effects of a disaster. All services provided by the Red Cross are offered free of charge. To learn more about these services, contact the Midland Empire Chapter of the American Red Cross at 816-232-8439.²

Those in need of mental health support and resources can turn to The Center for assistance. Their Samaritan Resource Center includes a vast lending library of materials related to autism, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other mental disorders. The Center also engages in community outreach programs, and provides educational seminars to businesses, groups, and non-profits in order to raise awareness of mental health issues and reduce stigma associated with them. Contact The Center at 816-364-4300 to learn more.³

The St. Joseph Down Syndrome Support Group exists for the benefit of community members who have a relative or friend with Down syndrome. The group provides access to local resources that support the growth and development of individuals with the disorder. Advocacy programs, including community outreach activities, help inform the public about developmental disabilities and give consumers an opportunity to get involved in community projects and foster positive attitudes about people who have a disability. To inquire about joining the group, call 816-232-7238.⁴

Current Initiatives

The Missouri Department of Health's Trauma Initiative is intended to raise awareness of the emotional impacts inflicted upon victims of exploitation, domestic violence, and those who have a threatened sense of safety. The initiative also seeks to educate the public about ongoing issues that trauma sufferers face, including an increased likelihood of mental illness, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, and self-harm. Promoting resiliency is the primary focus of the initiative's recovery-based programs, which seek to provide evidence-based treatment programs for child and adult victims.⁵

References

St Joseph is located in Buchanan County, Missouri. It has a land area of 44.00 square miles and a water area of 0.78 square miles.  The population of St Joseph is 76,596 people with 28,557 households and a median annual income of $43,298. .

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Mental health treatment and therapy in St Joseph is sometimes a struggle to afford for families and individuals without proper insurance coverage. Finances for many in St Joseph are not able to cover long term weekly counseling sessions without a budgetary plan in place. The good news is that therapists are often willing to work with you if accessibility is an issue. Low cost therapy and sliding scales are just some of the options that therapists can offer. Insurance may cover your sessions as well. Talk to your counselor to learn more. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local St Joseph public health department.