Perry County Counseling Center

Did you know that February is recognized Nationally as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month? According to the CDC, As many as 1 in 3 adolescent girls in the U.S have been a victim of physical, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner. Male teens are also affected by dating violence. Teen dating violence can be physical, emotional, verbal and even sexual. Violence can occur in person, on social media, by phone and ...

Does the winter weather have you down? Nearly 10 million Americans struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Below are some symptoms to be aware of and some tips to help you through the cold weather months. If you think you might be experiencing SAD and you need some support, we're here to help!

Perry County Counseling Center had a great time at the 2016 Family Fun Day sponsored by the Perry-Jackson Child Advocacy Center! We can't wait until next year!!

Nationwide, April is being recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Perry County Counseling Center is encouraging you to do your part in preventing child abuse and neglect in our area by staying informed and helping spread awareness. Please pickup your blue pinwheel at the City Clerks office or public library located in Du Quoin and Pinckneyville. For more information about this local campaign, or the services we provide contact Perry County Counseling Center at 618-542-4357. Also, be sure...

Beginning in 2010, Congress termed June 27th Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day (S. Res. 455). Since that time, June has been designated as a time to raise public awareness about PTSD, as well as available treatments of the disorder. According to The National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, after the occurrence of a traumatic event, it is common for people to experience stress reactions. If stress reactions related to a traumatic event do not begin to improve over ...