Business Details
17 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Philadelphia
Founded in 2009, Hispanic Community Counseling Service (HCCS) is a Latino-operated, community-based outpatient agency providing behavioral and mental health intervention services to individuals and families in Philadelphia. Our culturally-appropriate services address mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, addiction, and psychosis through individual, family, and group therapies, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and co-occurring treatment programs.With over 60 years combined leadership experience, we prioritize bilingual care, community engagement, and culturally-sensitive approaches, serving diverse populations including sexual minorities and collaborating with faith-based institutions. Our mobile therapy services extend care directly to clients' homes or community settings, ensuring accessibility for North Philadelphia residents.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Psychiatric Evaluation
Medication Management
Psychological Testing
Co-occurring Services
Mobile Therapy
Child Services
Youth Services
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We specialize in culturally-appropriate mental health services for the Hispanic community
- Our bilingual staff provides services in Spanish and English
- Leadership team has 60+ combined years of behavioral health experience
- Mobile therapy services available in clients' homes or communities
- Comprehensive treatment programs for children (5-12), youth (13-17), and adults
What people say
Culturally-sensitive care
Effective family therapy
Bilingual services available
Community-focused programs
Compassionate staff
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy at HCCS provides person-centered treatment plans addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health issues. Our licensed therapists use strengths-based approaches to foster independence through clinical assessments, tailored interventions, and measurable outcomes. Clients receive customized care focusing on their specific needs while developing coping strategies for long-term wellness.
Family Therapy
Our family therapy program educates families about mental illness while improving communication and relationships. Through structured sessions, family members learn effective communication skills, boundary setting, and family pattern recognition. The program addresses behavioral issues, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities while emphasizing cultural values and family strengths in the healing process.
Group Therapy
Group therapy sessions help participants explore behavioral patterns and relationship issues through shared experiences. Our professionally-led groups create supportive environments where members exchange coping strategies, reduce isolation, and develop social skills. Programs address substance abuse recovery, trauma recovery, and specific mental health diagnoses while fostering peer support networks within Philadelphia's Hispanic community.
Mobile Therapy
Mobile therapy brings clinical services directly to clients' homes or community settings. This evidence-based approach addresses accessibility barriers by delivering personalized treatment plans in familiar environments. Our licensed therapists provide outpatient mental health services tailored to clients' living situations, ensuring continuity of care for individuals facing transportation challenges or requiring home-based support during recovery.
Child Services
Specialized services for children aged 5-12 address trauma, abuse, and mental illness through culturally-sensitive interventions. Our clinicians work with families to develop emotional resilience while respecting cultural values. Treatment integrates compassion and clinical expertise to help children understand their conditions, develop coping mechanisms, and build foundations for lifelong emotional wellbeing within Philadelphia's Hispanic community.
People
Founder & Personal Trainer
Founder
The founder established HCCS in 2009 with a vision for culturally-appropriate mental health services. With extensive experience in behavioral health leadership, they have developed programs that combine clinical excellence with cultural understanding, serving Philadelphia's Hispanic population.
Clinical Leadership Team
Clinical Directors
Our clinical leaders have implemented mental health programs across for-profit and nonprofit settings. With combined experience exceeding 60 years, the team specializes in treating mood disorders, addiction, and trauma while maintaining local operational control for responsive community care.
Bilingual Counselors
Therapists
Our bilingual therapists provide English and Spanish language services while addressing cultural nuances in mental health treatment. Certified professionals specialize in evidence-based interventions, including trauma-focused care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family systems approaches tailored to Philadelphia's diverse communities.
Questions
What mental health services does HCCS offer?
We provide individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, psychological testing, co-occurring addiction treatment, and mobile therapy services for all ages.
Are your counselors bilingual?
Yes, many clinical staff are bilingual and provide services in both English and Spanish to meet Philadelphia's diverse community needs.
Do you offer crisis intervention services?
Our 24/7 Crisis Hotline (215-685-6440) provides immediate support. We also offer emergency psychiatric evaluation and mobile therapy for urgent situations.
What age groups do you treat?
We specialize in services for children (5-12), adolescents (13-17), adults, and elderly patients with mental health and addiction issues.
What makes HCCS different from other providers?
As a Latino-operated agency with 60+ years of leadership experience, we uniquely combine cultural understanding with evidence-based practices tailored to Philadelphia's Hispanic community.
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Reviews (3)
Carlos Otero
Nov 20, 2021
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If i could give no stars i would i called an asked the lady at the front if they accepted my insurance and she just hung up the phone so rude for a place that supposed to help with mental health
Nathyn Llanos
May 16, 2021
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The worst place I ever took my child to for therpy which he is suppose to receive & doesn't receive any treatment from this place , all they do is charge up your insurance but no proper service
Maria Estrada
Aug 27, 2019
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Hispanic Community Center has Therapists and Psychiatric services. All staff members make you feel welcome. They go the extra mile for their clients
