Since 1978, the Elayne and James Schoke Jewish Family Service of Fairfield County has been all about families and community. Our mission is to sustain families and individuals through all of life's challenges and build strong, healthy communities. An ever-changing, ever-evolving social service agency, Schoke JFS is a presence in the community that continuously responds to challenges with the highest degree of professionalism, so that those who need us the most can benefit from our services. We are constantly adding new programs and services to meet the increasing demands of today's world. Our seasoned, caring and compassionate staff provides creative, individualized attention to all our clients.
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Services Offered
INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING
Schoke Jewish Family Service's Counseling Program helps people deal with behavioral and interpersonal difficulties, such as loss of a loved one, depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, ADHD, divorce, and the stress of everyday life. With the help of skilled therapists, Schoke Jewish Family Service provides treatment with the benefits of an accredited family agency. The counseling department is comprised of a variety of licensed professionals, highly trained in individual, couples, family and child treatment, offering a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Psychiatric services for evaluation and medication management.
WHO WE SERVE
Adults, Children and Adolescents, Couples, Families, Singles, Seniors, Separated and Divorced Parents, Mourning the Loss of a Loved One. Day and evening appointments are available.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
* Short and Long-term treatment * Individual and Group Therapy * Crisis Intervention * Therapeutic Consultation and Evaluation * Marital and Family Counseling * Psychiatric Consultation and Medication Management
Fees and Payment
We accept all major insurance plans and credit cards. Sliding scale fees are available based on income. No one is turned away for their inability to pay.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Faith-Based
Payment: Sliding Scale
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.