Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester, providing care to people of all ages and diverse backgrounds who are confronting significant challenges. Agency experts provide mental health, trauma, disabilities, youth, home care and geriatric services.
WJCS is the largest not-for-profit provider of licensed outpatient mental health services in Westchester County. WJCS' multi-disciplinary team of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurse-practitioners, licensed practical nurses and peer counselors are committed to improving the emotional and physical health of Westchester residents.
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Services Offered
Mental health services are provided through four New York State licensed community based mental health clinics, eight satellite and school based clinics, a mobile clinic and various locations throughout Westchester County. Clinical Services
- Family Mental Health Clinics and Satellite/Co-located Clinics - School-based Clinics - Intensive Mobile Services - Family Matters - Juvenile Fire-Setting Evaluation and Treatment Program - Whitehill Counseling Services - Fee Supported Services Specialized Services
- Trager Lemp Center: Treating Trauma & Promoting Resilience - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Learning Center - Testing, Assessment and Evaluation - Adult Care Management/Health Homes - Emotional Wellness Screening - Geriatric Mental Health Treatment - Clinical Services for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Autism - Recovery Support Services - Social Clubs - Compeer - Court Assessment Program
Fees and Payment
This is a non-profit agency
Most programs are supported by donations, please visit or call to inquire about the service / program you wish to avail with regards to payment or your eligibility.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual LGBTQ
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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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.