The Center for Families | A Non-Profit Counseling Agency

Programs

Programs

THE CENTER FOR FAMILIES PROGRAMS GENERAL COUNSELING Our counselors have professional certification and expertise in many areas of individual and family therapy. The Center has specialists who focus on diverse presenting issues such as: DEPRESSION DIVORCE ADJUSTMENT ANGER MANAGEMENT DIVORCE...

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Play Therapy

Play Therapy

Through the years, we have been increasingly asked to provide therapy for younger children who have been traumatized by situations and incidents of abuse. To work most effectively with a four or five or six year old, we created a play therapy room for precious hurting children. The central idea is for the play...

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History

History

Founded in 1889, The Center for Families is the oldest non-profit agency in Northwest Louisiana, and a veritable cornerstone of social services in this community. Dr. William Penick established our organization to fill an unaddressed need in the community. Dr. Penick had seen a “young beggar girl” on...

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Serenity Garden

Serenity Garden

In 2003, the staff of The Center for Families, along with the help of community volunteers, began the creation of a wonderful Serenity Garden. The focal point of the setting is a large koi pond, complete with waterfall and 20 foot stream, which was donated by John Cash of Arklatex Water Gardens. The Charles T. Beaird...

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Fundraisers

Fundraisers

Through the years, funding has become increasingly difficult for small nonprofits. One of the ways we have responded to funding cuts is by becoming more creative! Currently, we are planning our newest fundraiser…a 1-mile Children’s run called The Center For Families Classic – 2012! All children in the...

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About Us

About Us

MISSION: To serve all individuals and families of our community by providing professional affordable mental health services to anyone seeking assistance. GOALS: To provide our community with a selection of comprehensive And affordable programs that: Empower individuals to make life-enhancing decisions… Provide...

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Welcome!

The Center for Families, Inc. is a non-profit counseling agency dedicated to serving Northwest Louisiana since 1889.

Our mission is to serve all individuals and families of our community by providing professional affordable mental health services to anyone seeking assistance.

Counseling is provided on a sliding fee scale, also known as an “ability to pay” rate. We take into consideration special circumstances such as medical conditions & child support.

Strengthening Families

The Strengthening Families Program is a 7-week, evidence-based program that offers skills which can benefit any family! Three skills courses are provided in the program: Parenting, Kid’s /Teen’s Life Skills, and Family...

New Website

Welcome to the Center for Families’ much anticipated new webpage! We are beyond grateful to Josh Backes, CEO of Chip Off The Old Board Web Design, who generously donated his time, talents, and gifts to our agency and to...

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