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KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT
Common Questions About Our Services
At the Children’s Center for Hope & Healing (CCHH), we want you to feel informed, supported, and empowered. Below you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about who we serve, how to access services, what to expect in therapy, and more.
An intake session will usually last 60-90 minutes. Weekly sessions are 45-50 minutes. Clients in our Victim Services program can expect treatment to last between 16-30 sessions depending on individual treatment needs. Our Boundary Education treatment plan is generally 12 weeks. Long term Pathfinder clients can expect treatment to last 12-18 months. All programs schedule weekly individual sessions. Project Pathfinder clients may also attend a weekly treatment group.
Staff therapists are mental health professionals licensed as Associate Professional Counselors (APC), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW). As a teaching agency, CCHH also works with masters level clinical interns who are under the supervision of a university supervisor and an on site supervisor.
Project Pathfinder is a unique treatment program designed to address problematic sexual behaviors in youth. Clients may be referred for Boundary Education services which are designed to address concerning sexual behaviors-providing skills, tools, and education to minimize the occurrence of future problematic sexual behaviors. Long term Pathfinder clients are often youth who have been adjudicated for their problematic sexual behaviors and may be mandated to treatment. This program works to prevent future problematic behaviors, increase respect, responsibility, and sensitivity toward others.
For more information on problematic sexual behavior in children or adolescents, please visit ncsby.org.
Our adult services treatment program serves those 18+ who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. Our agency offers a Women’s Group that meets weekly for 13 weeks. In this group, women will learn about the impact of trauma and develop skills to manage emotions. Following the group, women are eligible for up to 24 individual sessions. Men receive individual counseling services (up to 24 sessions).
YES! Our agency adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards regarding confidentiality. Your information can only be shared with expressed written consent.
We are always welcoming financial contributions to allow us to continue to provide services to our community at no cost. You can make a one-time contribution or set up monthly donations. We also have a strong volunteer base. We welcome donations of individually wrapped snacks, and also have a wishlist of therapeutic supplies.
Due to the nature of our work, most sessions are provided in person in our Gainesville, Cumming, or Clarkesville offices.
Children’s Center for Hope and Healing will gladly present to civic and community organizations of any size! We have presented to churches, educators, healthcare professionals, and colleges and universities. Presentations can be tailored to your organization’s needs. To schedule a presentation, please contact Paul Hanson at phanson@hopeandhealingga.org.