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Counseling Services Program

Youth & Adult Counseling

We offer various mental health and wellness options to enrolled House of Ruth trauma survivors with a focus on healing from domestic violence and the impact of the violence on the individual and family. We practice from a trauma and culturally conscious lens to understand the dynamics of healing for each individual. Counselors can empower trauma survivors and their children to process emotions and reactions relating to domestic violence and trauma, help to develop healthy coping strategies, and provide support in the healing process.  

We offer both in-person and telehealth options. We serve all gender identities and offer all services in English and Spanish.  

All counselors are at minimum Associate level licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and 40-hour Domestic Violence Counselor certified. We specialize in domestic violence, trauma, family wellness, and most importantly we truly strive to best understand the needs of the community we serve. Our survivors and families are at the center of our work and mental wellness advocacy.  

Shelter-Based Counseling  

Our Shelter based clients have access to all the above-listed mental health services and receive adult, youth and family counseling for the duration of their stay upon request.

Once individuals and families have transitioned out of shelter, they may continue with Outreach sessions for up to 14 more sessions. They may choose to begin Outreach counseling right away or access this support in the future

FAQ’s

  • All of our counseling options come at no cost to our clients.

  • House of Ruth offers adults short term counseling of up to 14 sessions which includes a thorough mental health history assessment. For youth we were fortunate to receive funding to provide long term counseling that can extend our services to meet the individual unique needs of each child. Group counseling is typically 6-12 weeks at 1.5 hours weekly. Sign-up may be required but most groups are open enrollment for our House of Ruth individuals and families.

  • Our counseling services are provided to enrolled House of Ruth. Meaning, the first step is to call our Pomona Outreach office to schedule an intake and begin the process. Counseling assignment may take up to an average of 12 weeks to begin but survivors and their families may access the multitude of case management, classes, support groups, workshops, and any other offered supportive services in the meantime. Our Youth Counseling has a shorter wait time and may be accessed much sooner.

  • Our Youth Counseling services are offered to youth ages 4-17 years old. We can provide outside counseling referrals for younger children and those over the age of 18. We provide both individual and group counseling for youth. We also provide caregiver counseling as needed.

Interested in our mental wellness services?

Call our main office today to schedule a House of Ruth intake appointment with one of our case managers.