We are known as a leader in providing innovative and effective social service solutions to problems facing families and individuals of all ages and walks of life. Services are provided and referrals are made without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, age, handicap or disability.
Jewish Family and Community Services provides comprehensive social service programs in the Greater Pittsburgh region. JFCS is an independent 501(c)(3) organization.
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Services Offered
JFCS Counseling Services
Encouraging and supporting the emotional well-being of individuals, families and our community. At one point or another in our ever-changing lives, we may become stuck or frustrated and need some help to get moving forward again. JFCS Counseling Services is home to a unique and highly qualified team of therapists who offer compassionate care with particular attention to your personal needs, values, traditions and expectations.
Our counseling center provides: - Individual Therapy - Relationship Therapy - Child / Adolescent Therapy - Family Therapy - Support Groups - Quest Therapeautic Program ( ages 6 - 18 ) - Family Consultation ( older adults and children with special needs ) - Domestic Abuse
Fees and Payment
This is a non-profit agency
For individuals and families who cannot afford the service, we rely on grants, contracts, and the generosity of our community which allows us to offer services on a sliding fee scale, based on a client's ability to pay.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare
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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.