HOME / THE CIRCLES
Every service
Every service
has a seat.
The M Grace Counseling charter is organized as four circles — every service a chair, every chair open. Circles are how we group services; what you actually get is one person, one program, one next step at a time.
CIRCLE A
Children, Youth & Family
SEATS A-01 – A-19Keeping children safe and families together — adoption and foster placement, child guidance and welfare, youth centers, outreach and self-help, parenting support, family welfare, marriage counseling and family mediation.
A-01Adoption Agency ServicesLicensed adoption agency services for children — matching, placement coordination, and post-placement support.
A-02Child Adoption ServicesHome studies, background checks, and court-coordination support for adoptive families.
A-03AFDC Family SupportAid-to-families case navigation — eligibility, application help, and ongoing family support.
A-04Child Guidance ServicesChild guidance agency services — non-clinical counseling, behavior support, and school liaison.
A-05Child Welfare ServicesChild welfare case services — safety planning, family preservation, and agency coordination.
A-06Youth Community CenterYouth community center programs — structured after-hours support, mentoring, and safe space.
A-07Foster Care PlacementFoster care placement agency services — home licensing, matching, and ongoing case support.
A-08Foster Home PlacementFoster home placement services — recruiting, vetting, and supporting foster households.
A-09Youth Self-Help GroupsPeer-led self-help organizations for youth — structured weekly circles.
A-10Teen OutreachTeen outreach services — street and school engagement connecting teens to services.
A-11Youth Center ProgramsYouth center services — skill-building groups, drop-in hours, and guidance staff.
A-12Youth GuidanceYouth guidance organization services — individual mentoring and family-school bridging.
A-13Parenting SupportParenting support services — classes, coaching, and peer parent circles.
A-14Family Welfare ServicesFamily welfare case services — stabilization planning and benefits coordination.
A-15Family Social ServicesFamily social service agency work — multi-purpose intake, assessment, and referral.
A-16Marriage CounselingMarriage counseling services — non-clinical relationship support by trained counselors.
A-17Family MediationSocial-service family mediation — facilitated agreements for custody, care, and conflict.
A-18Multi-Purpose Family ServicesIndividual and family social services — the generalist front door for whatever a family needs.
A-19Multiservice Neighborhood CenterNeighborhood multiservice center — walk-in access to programs, referrals, and emergency help.
CIRCLE B
Elders & Disability
SEATS B-01 – B-11Keeping seniors and disabled persons independent and connected — day care and activity centers, companion and homemaker services, non-medical home care, and peer support groups.
B-01Activity CentersActivity centers for disabled persons and the elderly — daytime programs and social connection.
B-02Adult Day CareAdult day care center services — supervised daytime care, meals, and activities.
B-03Senior Citizens CentersSenior citizens center services — gathering, recreation, and service access for older adults.
B-04Adult Community CenterCommunity center programs for adults — classes, groups, and neighborhood services.
B-05Companion ServicesCompanion services for disabled persons and the elderly — visits, errands, and company.
B-06Day Care — Disabled & ElderlyDay care center services for disabled persons and the elderly.
B-07Disability Support GroupsPeer support groups for disabled persons — shared experience, practical help.
B-08Non-Medical Home CareNon-medical home care of the elderly — household support that keeps people at home.
B-09Homemaker ServicesHomemaker's service for elderly or disabled persons — meals, cleaning, and routine help.
B-10Elder & Disabled Self-HelpSelf-help organizations for disabled persons and the elderly.
B-11Senior Activity CentersSenior citizens activity centers — structured programs, outings, and volunteer roles.
CIRCLE C
Recovery & Crisis
SEATS C-01 – C-12When it can't wait — addiction counseling and self-help, crisis intervention, rape and suicide crisis services, hotlines, telephone counseling, and support groups.
C-01Addiction Self-Help GroupsAlcoholism and drug addiction self-help organizations — peer recovery circles.
C-02Alcoholism CounselingNonresidential alcoholism counseling — non-medical support and accountability.
C-03Alcoholism Self-HelpAlcoholism self-help organization meetings and sponsor networks.
C-04Crisis InterventionCrisis intervention center services — immediate stabilization and next-step planning.
C-05Drug Addiction Self-HelpDrug addiction self-help organizations — peer-led recovery support.
C-06Hotline CenterHotline center services — answered lines for crisis, referral, and a listening ear.
C-07Rape Crisis ServicesRape crisis center services — advocacy, accompaniment, and peer support.
C-08Suicide Crisis ServicesSuicide crisis center services — immediate support and safety planning. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or 988.
C-09Support GroupsSupport group services — facilitated groups for grief, caregiving, and life transitions.
C-10Telephone CounselingTelephone counseling services — counseling and check-ins by phone.
C-11General Self-Help GroupsSelf-help organizations beyond disability and elder circles — open peer support.
C-12Non-Clinical CounselingCounseling services by trained counselors — outside psychiatry and psychotherapy settings.
CIRCLE D
Community & Reentry
SEATS D-01 – D-14The wider net — community action, health education, multiservice and welfare centers, referral services, ex-offender rehabilitation, and privately operated parole and probation support.
D-01Community ActionCommunity action service agency work — advocacy, programs, and neighborhood organizing.
D-02Community Health EducationCommunity health education services — workshops and outreach outside clinical care.
D-03Referral ServicesReferral services for personal and social problems — the right door, found faster.
D-04Multiservice Social CentersMulti-purpose social service centers — one intake, many programs.
D-05Welfare Service CentersMulti-program welfare service centers — benefits access and ongoing support.
D-06Ex-Offender RehabilitationEx-offender rehabilitation agency services — reentry planning, employment, and mentoring.
D-07Ex-Offender Self-HelpEx-offender self-help organizations — peer circles for returning citizens.
D-08Offender Self-HelpOffender self-help organizations — accountability and peer support inside reentry.
D-09Rehabilitation AgenciesRehabilitation agency services for offenders — case-managed return to community life.
D-10Private Parole OfficesPrivately operated parole office services — supervision support and compliance case work.
D-11Private Probation OfficesPrivately operated probation office services — reporting, monitoring, and case support.
D-12Travelers' AidTravelers' aid center services — help for people stranded, displaced, or in transit.
D-13Individual Social ServicesIndividual social services — one-to-one case support for personal and social problems.
D-14Family Agencies NetworkFamily social service agency coordination — connecting families to every seat they need.
Not sure which
circle is yours?
That's what intake is for. Tell us what's going on — we'll find the right seat together.
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