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ADAP serves youth, ages 11-17, who are involved with the juvenile justice program or are exhibiting behaviors that put them at risk of involvement with juvenile justice. ADAP offers individual and group counseling with an emphasis on learning better coping skills, anger management, and social skills to reduce the risk of repetitive destructive behaviors. Individual, group, and family counseling is available for adolescents and families needing support and offered at an affordable rate.

We Provide Assistance With:

  • Domestic Violence
  • Gang-Related Activity
  • Shoplifting/Stealing
  • Battery/Assault
  • Substance Abuse
  • Criminal Mischief/Trespassing
  • General Violent Behaviors (Including Bullying)
For questions, referrals, or to apply for the program, please contact:

Susan Ramsey French, LCSW Adolescent & Diversion Assistance Program Coordinator
941-929-4821 or sramseyfrench@jfcs-cares.org