Transforming Lives and Healing Relationships
The Center for Community Counseling is a nonprofit mental health center committed to providing low-cost counseling to adults with limited incomes. We have been an essential community resource in helping Lane County be well for over 38 years. Our mission is to transform lives and heal relationships by making therapy accessible and affordable for those who have no other means of getting support.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of counseling services, including individual counseling, support groups, workshops, and classes, all on a low sliding scale basis. Our volunteer therapists include licensed clinical social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, mediators, and more, who are dedicated to providing high-quality mental health care to those in need. Many of our volunteers have been with us for over 25 years, and we take pride in the expertise and compassion they bring to their work.
Our History
Since 1978, the Center for Community Counseling has served our community in need, providing a vital service to those who would not otherwise be able to afford the help they deserve. We believe that everyone deserves the sense of peace, security, and stability that good mental health brings, and we are committed to making that a reality for all members of our community.
Meet Our Team
Our team is comprised of dedicated and compassionate individuals who are passionate about providing mental health care to those in need. Our Executive Director, Debbie Saunders, has over 30 years of experience working in nonprofits, and our Clinical Program Manager, Nasim Talabreza-May, has a Master's in Social Work and Business Administration. Our Administrative Assistant, Romelle Renner, brings over 25 years of experience in public service to our team.
Getting Involved
If you are interested in joining our team of dedicated volunteers, we encourage you to become a CCC Volunteer Clinician. As a volunteer, you will be part of a community of professional therapists providing mental health services to adults with limited financial resources. We also welcome donations to support our mission and help us continue to provide essential services to our community.
Excellent Resource for Mental Health
Highly Recommended
The majority of reviewers praised the Center for Community Counseling (CCC) for providing excellent therapy services, citing its sliding scale fees, professional and caring therapists, and comfortable atmosphere. Many reviewers appreciated the organization's mission to make mental health services accessible to those who cannot afford it. They also commended the kindness, compassion, and expertise of the therapists and staff.
Positive Experiences with Therapists
Several reviewers shared their positive experiences with their therapists, stating that they felt comfortable and supported throughout their therapy sessions. They credited their therapists with helping them work through traumatic events, overcome emotional challenges, and achieve personal growth.
Sliding Scale Fees
Many reviewers appreciated CCC's sliding scale fees, which made mental health services more affordable for those who could not afford traditional therapy rates.
Negative Experiences
However, two reviewers had negative experiences at CCC. One reviewer felt that the therapists were inexperienced and only cared about getting paid, while the other reviewer had an unwelcoming experience, citing poor communication and a lack of concern from the staff.
Concerns about Staff and Atmosphere
The negative reviewers criticized the age and inexperience of the therapists, as well as the atmosphere of the center, which they felt was unwelcoming.
