Welcome and Thank You for Your Interest
Dear Therapist,
Thank you for giving some thought to volunteering your professional time to Community Counseling Center. We have been providing therapy to San Luis Obispo County residents who otherwise could not get needed services since 1968. We've been able to do that because of the continuous gift of time of therapists like you. Our clients are men, women, and couples, families and children who do not have insurance, are low to moderate income and are not appropriate for County Mental Health services. Clients pay on a sliding scale basis for up to ten sessions, based on their ability to pay. No one is turned away due to an inability to pay.
Sincerely,
Binah Polay Executive Director
Who Qualifies to Volunteer as a CCC Therapist
- Counselors who are legally licensed to offer their service in California and are covered by professional liability insurance.
- Legally licensed and qualified interns, under professional supervision at Community Counseling Center, and who are registered with the State of California as an intern.
- Qualified MFT or ASW trainees, under professional supervision at Community Counseling Center, who are enrolled in an accredited university Master's degree program.
Benefits of Volunteering
- Free attendance to agency Continuing Education workshops and educational seminars.
- The opportunity to network with other local volunteer therapists.
- The opportunity to expand one's clinical expertise by working with clients with a variety of diverse backgrounds and presenting problems.
- For every hour of counseling provided to our clients, our volunteers may also use our office space to see private-pay clients as space allows.
- For interns and trainees, the ability to accrue hours to qualify for the state licensure exam.
- Referrals to a volunteer's private practice when appropriate.
- Most importantly, helping our community become a better place by offering counseling to those who would not otherwise afford be able to afford it.
