Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services, Inc. (Gulf Coast JFCS) is a non-faith-based, secular, community based Florida not-for-profit that has been serving Floridians since 1960.
Our programs are as diverse as the individuals who utilize and benefit from them, meeting the complex needs of today's families, senior citizens, vulnerable children, and persons needing assistance because of behavioral or mental health issues. At Gulf Coast JFCS, we seek to offer solutions to the issues and problems faced by community residents.
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Services Offered
The Counseling Center at Gulf Coast JFCS provides clients with the tools to deal with life's challenges. We offer individual, couples and family therapy, and psychiatric services for children, adolescents and adults. Areas of focus include: - Depression - Anxiety - Trauma - Relationships - Aging - Grief & Loss - Self-esteem - Anger Management - ADHD/ADD - Chronic Illness - Addiction - LGBTQ
Fees and Payment
- Accepts most insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay - Offers a sliding scale based on income limitations and funding availability
This is a non-profit organization.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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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.