Jewish Family & Children's Service was founded in 1935 by a group of courageous Jewish women looking to help people of the community during the Great Depression. The aid and support they provided their friends and neighbors grew overtime to become a comprehensive social services agency in Phoenix that continues to heal lives every day.
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Services Offered
Our counseling and behavioral health programs include: Older Adults - Aging can be hard on many, and we are here to ease that burden however we can. Our senior programs are designed to enrich the lives of elderly family members through social activities, in-home counseling and support, and classes that encourage creative expression.
Adults - Adulthood provides its own set of challenges we sometimes need help with. We offer adult counselling and psychiatric care as well as our Shelter Without Walls Program.
Teens - We provide teens in foster care or dealing with emotional issues with numerous resources to prepare for adulthood, including a high school equivalency exam, job training, and guidance for transitioning to a more independent lifestyle.
Children - Our childcare specialists provide services for infants and children up to age 18. We utilize a specially crafted 0-5 Program designed to aid infants and toddlers during this critical time of their development. Older children benefit from play therapy that makes them feel relaxed and safe and encourages open communication.
Fees and Payment
Accept insurance including Medicaid, Medicare, and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). We also offer discounted fees for clients who qualify.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Faith-Based
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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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.