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​Firefly Counseling NC is not a crisis service.
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To find crisis service in your NC county: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/mental-health-substance-abuse/crisis-services
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"If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis call or text 988 or chat at www.988lifeline.org for a trained crisis counselor 24/7.
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To reach a Spanish-speaking crisis counselors, call or text 988 and press option 2, text "AYUDA" to 988, or chat online at 988lineadevida.org."
Cynthia McSwain, LCMHC
she/her/hers
Fireflycounselingnc@gmail.com (preferred method)
Phone: 336.347.8831. Fax: 336.450.1894
No general solicitation messages or faxes. I am happy to coordinate with community resources & referrals.
Due to counseling ethics, clients are to be located in NC during time of session.
Firefly Counseling NC serves client 18 and older.​ To begin the appointment process,
you can CLICK HERE to process your insurance & schedule your first appointment. Headway simplifies having your first appointment. If BCBS, I will process insurance and schedule sessions directly.
NC and National Resources
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FINDING GSO RESOURCES
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Call 211
United Way
Source to find local resources
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NUTRITION, MEDICAL, and MORE
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Nutritious Thoughts
Marybeth Sullivan, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator (referrals and to begin services)
Comprehensive and compassionate nutrition counseling
Includes specialties of chronic health conditions, nutrition for substance recovery, eating disorders, migraines, menopause, diabetes, identity-affirming care, and more.
marybeth@nutritious-thoughts.com
828 333 0096 (office)
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The Mustard Seed Community Health
Medical and Mental Health Care For Uninsured
https://www.mustardseedhealth.org/
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CRISIS and TRAUMA
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Guilford County (NC) Family Justice Center
Assisting through systems and support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and elder abuse
https://www.guilfordcountync.gov/government/departments-and-agencies/family-justice-center
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RAINN
Resources and Hotline for Sexual Assault
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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Resources
https://www.nctsn.org/resources
NCDHHS
Crisis Support including Mobile Crisis Unit
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The Trevor Project
Resources
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/
Crisis Support
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"The Trevor Project’s free and confidential crisis services will continue to be available 24/7 for any LGBTQ+ young person who needs support by calling 1-866-488-7386, via chat at TheTrevorProject.org/Get-Help, or by texting START to 678678."
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They are no longer accessed through 988.
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​THERAPY and/or SUPPORT GROUPS
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Charlie's Health
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Free Support Groups on a variety of topics and serving multiple demographics.
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They are listed at https://www.charliehealth.com/family-programming-groups.
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(The ones that say "Charlie Health Families" are for those in the program only. )
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View groups that are Open To General Public
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Charlie's Health
Intensive Out Patient Program
Available throughout the US, including NC
They serve ages 8 to 65.
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Specialties include disordered eating, military, substance abuse, mental health, behavioral health, post maternal, and other demographics.
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They have a range of sessions between 8am and 8pm so that groups do not interrupt school life or work life.
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Groups are no larger than 6-8 people
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People in groups are matched with age, lived experience, and therapeutic needs in mind
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Safety and engagement are their top priorities
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They are much less expensive than comparable IOP programs.
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Their data shows large success rates of decline in self harm, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and depression.
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Sessions are 3 hours a day, 3 days a week (remember #2)
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Intake and 1 therapy session are free to see if location is a good fit
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All programing is also offered in Spanish
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Compassionate Voice
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Kayden Costello
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Gender and Neurodiversity Affirming Care for College Students in NC
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Also serving Adults From Military Families
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336.405.2601
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Cone Health
Support For Miscarriage & Infant Loss
https://www.conehealth.com/services/pregnancy-and-childbirth/miscarriage-infant-loss-support/
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Kaluluwa Counseling
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336.439.9383
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Some of her specialties: Trauma, Life transitions, Pregnancy & parenting, Cultural identity
Kellin Foundation
Trainings & Support Groups
https://www.kellinfoundation.org/education-and-outreach
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Little Seed Counseling
ADHD Support Group
https://www.littleseedcounseling.com/adhd-support-group
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Pasadena Villa-Triad
Details at www.pasadenavillaoutpatient.com
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If you are needing more intensive services but not hospitalization (this is not a hospital).
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PV Triad takes insurance and private pay, does not take Medicaid or Medicare
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Half Day Program and Full Day Program.
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Learning coping skills to manage intense emotions and heightened mental health symptoms.
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Virtual and in person options.
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Offered in 7 states, other NC cities, and other locations do offer residential services.
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This location is for adults.
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NAMI NC
Support Groups including for family members
https://naminc.org/support-and-education/support-groups/
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Santos Counseling
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336.663.6570
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Individual, Couples, Kids & Teens, Groups
