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Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Services in Philadelphia
Hispanic Community Counseling Services (HCCS) is a Latino-operated, community-based mental health agency dedicated to providing culturally appropriate behavioral health services to individuals and families in North Philadelphia. Founded with a mission to promote resilience and recovery, we specialize in trauma-informed, bilingual care that integrates Hispanic cultural values like familismo and respeto. Our multidisciplinary team delivers evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailored to address mood disorders, anxiety, addiction, and trauma.We prioritize client-centered care, involving families in treatment planning and collaborating with faith-based and community organizations to ensure accessible, holistic support. With decades of combined experience, our clinicians are committed to reducing mental health disparities through outreach, education, and advocacy, empowering clients to achieve long-term wellness and community integration.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Psychiatric Evaluation
Medication Management
Mobile Therapy
Child Counseling
Youth Services
Crisis Intervention
Telehealth Sessions
Highlights and features
- We specialize in culturally appropriate care for Philadelphia's Latino community.
- Our bilingual therapists address language and cultural barriers in treatment.
- Family involvement is integrated into every stage of client recovery.
- We offer mobile therapy to remove transportation barriers for seniors.
- Our team combines 60+ years of leadership experience in behavioral health.
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment plans address mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma through evidence-based approaches like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Bilingual therapists focus on cultural sensitivity and strength-based recovery for adults and seniors. Sessions emphasize client independence while respecting Hispanic values like personalismo.
Family Therapy
Culturally tailored sessions strengthen family dynamics by educating loved ones about mental health conditions. Therapists incorporate familismo and respeto to improve communication and support systems. Recommended for families addressing addiction, depression, or intergenerational conflicts within Philadelphia's Latino community.
Child Services
Specialized care for children aged 5-12 addresses anxiety, trauma, and behavioral issues using play therapy and family involvement. Services include psychiatric evaluations and in-home mobile therapy to overcome access barriers. Treatment integrates Hispanic cultural values to create relatable interventions for North Philadelphia families.
Youth Services
Adolescent-focused programs for ages 13-17 combine individual and group therapy to tackle depression, substance use, and school-related stress. Bilingual clinicians use Solution-Focused Therapy and mobile services to engage teens in familiar environments while involving families in recovery planning.
Mobile Therapy
Licensed therapists provide mental health services directly in homes, schools, or senior facilities across Philadelphia. This program targets individuals facing transportation barriers, offering flexible scheduling and culturally competent care for seniors, children, and families in underserved neighborhoods.
Questions
What mental health services does HCCS offer for the Hispanic community?
We provide bilingual individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and mobile therapy tailored to Latino cultural values.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Office hours are Monday-Friday 9-5 and Saturday 8-4, with telehealth options for evening and weekend sessions upon request.
How does HCCS incorporate cultural values into treatment?
Our therapists integrate familismo, respeto, and personalismo into care plans, ensuring treatment respects Hispanic traditions and addresses language barriers.
What should I do during a mental health crisis?
Call the Philadelphia Crisis Line at 215-685-6440 or 911 for immediate assistance with mental health emergencies.
Can non-Latino individuals receive services at HCCS?
Yes, while we specialize in serving the Latino community, our culturally competent services are available to individuals of all backgrounds.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact us at 215-425-6901 during business hours or visit our Kensington Ave location for in-person scheduling.
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