Encouraging and supporting the emotional well-being of individuals, families and our community is important to us. JFCS understands the pressure of coping with a wide range of issues and conflicts to provide a safe, private, and compassionate environment for individuals and families to receive high-quality outpatient counseling services.
JFCS Counseling supports people who are facing adversities through evidence based, trauma-informed care. Counselors provide children, youth, adults, and seniors the needed supports and interventions to recover from a traumatic event or series of events. JFCS provides these services at our campuses and in schools, homes, and other community spaces.
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JFCS Counseling Services Benefit Those Struggling With:
- Depression
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral disorders
- Parenting
- Bereavement
- Marital counseling
- Outpatient substance abuse
- Coping with loss
- Divorce & Step-families
- Phobias
- PTSD
- Retirement transition
- Stress reduction
- Abuse survivors
- Gender equality
Services & Programs
Adolescent Diversion & Assistance Program
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 in Sarasota and Manatee Counties free of charge.
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We Provide Assistance With:
- Anger Management/Violence Prevention
- Gang-Related Activity
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Criminal Mischief
- Bullying Prevention
- Theft Prevention (shoplifting/stealing)
Community Youth Response Services
The Community Youth Response Services (CYRS) was created to help fill gaps in services for youth needing mental health support. CYRS provides free counseling services to youth, ages 9-17, for non-emergent mental health crises that require timely intervention to stabilize clients. CYRS is for youth who are experiencing high levels of distress but are not in need of crisis intervention. Services are provided free of charge to youth and families for up to 90 days. Clients must live in Sarasota or Manatee Counties.
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Counseling
JFCS offers confidential, compassionate counseling for individuals, couples, and families navigating the emotional and practical challenges of aging. Our licensed clinicians and trained therapists provide support for depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, caregiving stress, and relationship dynamics.
We use evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and other trauma-informed and strengths-based modalities.
Counseling sessions are available in-office or via telehealth. We accept some insurance plans and self-pay.
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JFCS of the Suncoast is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body for health and human services organizations. Receiving accreditation means that JFCS has met CARF’s rigorous standards for quality, safety and service to vulnerable populations.