The lot next to the Kennedys had been empty for quite some time save for an overgrowth of foliage. This was the time of Colquitt Kennedy and her husband Walter: two suburban acolytes who created a life of comfort and serenity, carving out their own space in an ecosystem that’s only as strong as its newest link. All programs embrace and recognize individual and family values and emphasize the role of parents and the importance of sound family management and parenting skills.įees and PaymentOur therapy department has a sliding fee scale available for persons who qualify.There was a time when the American dream was painted with white picket fences, kids’ stickball matches in the street, and backyard barbeques. The mission of The House Next Door is to nurture and empower families to help build stronger communities. Our family education and support programs serve children and families in the school, the community and in the home. The therapy process recognizes individual and family culture, values and goals, accommodates variations in lifestyles, with emphasis on healing, coping and personal development. Staff is trained to be welcoming and helpful. The House Next Door has been providing family counseling and support services since 1975. The Sexual Assault Treatment Program is jointly funded by the Office for Victims of Crime and Children's Medical Services. The precipitating event may be current, or one in the past that remains unresolved. This service assists individuals, both child and adult, in effectively coping with the trauma of sexual assault. The House Next Door is accepting referrals for the Sexual Assault Treatment Program (SATP), as of July 1, 2014. Some group focuses include self-esteem, social skills and parenting issues.

Therapeutic groups are also designed and implemented to serve client needs and issues. In general, brief therapy models are used in individual, marital, family and group counseling. Emphasis is placed on using client and/or family strengths in developing an effective treatment plan. The counseling staff is multi-disciplinary in training, licensing and orientation. Therapy services can be provided in response to such issues as crisis, trauma, individual or family dysfunction, sexual or physical abuse, job loss, substance abuse, divorce, adoption, foster placement, depression, illness, grief and loss.Ĭounseling treatments vary according to the needs of the individual client and the problems that need to be addressed. In line with our agency's stated objective to strengthen families, we participate in efforts to decipher problems, teach skills and stabilize family ties. Our Counseling helps individuals and families cope with the stresses of daily living and manage psycho-social adjustments related to normal life cycle issues including: birth, aging, marriage, divorce, parenting, co-parenting, intergenerational conflict, loss, behavioral problems, adult, child, and family relations. The family must also commit to being open and honest in sessions, and strive to follow the recommendations of the program counselors.Ĭounseling Services at The House Next Door support personal growth and development during developmental stages of life and relationship transitions. Our family education and support programs require parental involvement. One of the primary goals of The House Next Door is to build a positive rapport with the family.

The house next door