Exciting news! We are now statewide, serving children, teens, and adults across the state of North Carolina.
MoreRobbie, Community Group Member
Voices Together’s VOICSS® in the Community program delivers our proprietary music therapy model to any individual age three or older who wants to build and increase social-communication, emotional identification and expression, and self-advocacy skills to empower their lives.
Summer group sessions will meet twice a week for 30-60 minutes, depending on group needs and age. Our VOICSS®-trained music therapists provide a predictable schedule for clients to express their thoughts and feelings, and work on goal areas such as communication, social-emotional learning, and self-advocacy. Workers and parents are welcome and encouraged to observe and participate, depending on client support needs. Our COVID-19 protocol can be found here, with recent updates. Please see your Voices Together therapist for group-specific details if you have any questions. Thank you!
Community group sessions meet once a week throughout the year in communal spaces provided by Voices Together partners (churches, YMCAs, event spaces, etc.).
Weekly sessions are approximately 45-60 minutes, depending on group goals, needs and age. They focus on communication skills and development toward speech, improving social skills, increasing cognitive development and promoting self-advocacy.
Each group consists of four to 10 clients (smaller group sizes for younger clients). Our VOICSS®-trained music therapists provide a predictable schedule for clients to express their thoughts and feelings, learn and become successful as they progress toward their goals each week. Workers and parents are welcome and encouraged to observe and participate, depending on client support needs.
VOICSS® in the Community sessions cost $25 per session. As a nonprofit, Voices Together receives some grant funding that can help organizations offset these costs. Some scholarships are available through our Brenna Currie Scholarship Fund.
Contact Voices Together at programming@voicestogether.org or (919) 942-2714 to set up your first session for free.
Our Music Therapy Coordinator will put you in contact with the VOICSS®-trained music therapist leading the community group session you are interested in to schedule your first session.
VOICSS® in the Community programs require at least three consistent participants.
Contact Voices Together at programming@voicestogether.org or (919) 942-2714 to discuss how we can bring our program to your community or partner with your organization to serve individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.