Jewish Family Service of Atlantic and Cape May Counties
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Jewish Family Service of Atlantic and Cape May Counties
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties is a multi-service family counseling agency dedicated to promoting, strengthening and preserving individual, family, and community well-being in a manner consistent with Jewish philosophy and values.
Services Offered
Family Therapy - Family therapy can be helpful in addressing family changes, concerns, conflicts and communication difficulties. Family therapy sessions can also be incorporated into individual therapy work with children when appropriate.
Individual Counseling - Individual counseling is a unique, private relationship between a therapist and a client of any age. Counseling offers individuals the opportunity to build coping skills, gain an understanding of patterns in their life, and develop plans to change aspects of their life with professional guidance
Couples/Marital Counseling - This approach is for couples who are looking to better understand and improve their relationship. Areas to address may include stress management, communication, effective interactions and intimacy.
Counseling for Older Adults/Life Transition - Chronic illness, the loss of loved ones, retirement and relocation are all situations which can lead to depression, estrangement, and anxiety for seniors. A JFS counselor helps older adults recognize feelings, learn their not alone. Therapists offer emotional support and guidance to seniors facing the stresses of aging and life transitions.
Fees and Payment
JFS assures top quality care for our clients with a competitive billing structure. The agency accepts many third-party insurance reimbursements including Medicare and Medicaid.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
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.
