So frustrated. Have been trying to get into SA group therapy for over three years. Have been told multiple times that a new group is starting soon and they will call me. In December I was told there haven't been any groups in a couple years but one is starting soon, now almost two months later still no follow up. If they don't have a group they should say so, stringing me along like this is just cruel. Wondering if this has happened to anyone else. UPDATE: within days of writing this review LCS called to say they were FINALLY starting a Level 2 group. The curriculum was ableist, outdated, and condescending, with guided meditations and handouts that are easily found online or through the library for free (and better quality); the "rose bush" exercise suggested that being abused was necessary for us to become good people. There were strong implications that we had chosen to be assaulted (victim blaming is never ok, esp. when the abuse happened to a child) and our behavior was the problem, dismissing the behavior of our abusers. Rather than seeking justice we were encouraged to "accept" our trauma and "let it go", discouraged from validating ourselves as "victims". I feel that rather than empowering survivors, this mentality perpetuates r*pe culture which is particularly harmful when done by an institution claiming to be allies. The Level 1 psychoeducational group was helpful in understanding the way SA/PTSD effects the brain in a very real way much like a TBI. The Level 2 dismissed that helpful information rather than expanding on it. When I voiced my frustrations to the facilitators I was expected to volunteer my time to help them re-write the curriculum, while they continued to charge my insurance.

I would describe this place as a calm, quiet space that's perfect for someone to handle some stressful situations with much needed support available to you. I am grateful for the amazing experience I had here on one of the most difficult days of my life. I never felt alone or unsafe. 10 of 10 I highly recommend 👌

I brought my daughter here to get her help with a particular incident, instead the counselor caused my daughter and family to go through PTSD and anxiety attacks . My daughter now feels unsafe getting mental health help with lutheran services

Just gonna address Alex's comment about state employees and/vs mandatory reporters...LCS is a non-profit, NOT for profit, which means they "recycle" their revenue, not obligatorily supported by the state, and most free community service businesses DO NOT have to mandatorily report to the state...nobody that works for THESE kinds of community services has an obligation to report... these kinds of free services are licensed by the state, just as bars, casinos, and other "free" establishments are...it's a due-diligence expectation, not a legal one...a nursing home, hospital, or MD are mandated obviously, but it doesn't apply there..of course, we would all hope that they did take the measure of calling in a drunk mother, however these forums are open to anyone to say whatever terrible (and good) things that these places offer...they are supported by some state, federal, but mostly PRIVATE funding...they do a lot of good for our indigent mentally ill population, which is growing increasingly negligent...

Incredibly frustrated with this place. They allowed a mother who was obviously drunk and admitted to being drunk, leave with her child in her vehicle and did nothing about it. As an employee of the state they are mandatory reporters and CHOSE to do nothing. When pursued on the issue, they still did noting. This is not ok! Please be aware they may not have your child in their best interest.