Program areas at Jewish Family and Children's Service of the Suncoast
School based services are offered to children and adolescents creating a safe and supportive environment which is the key to their emotional development and well-being. the organization provides prevention programs that address substance abuse, bullying, anger management and gang prevention. the organization provides intervention programs for at-risk students who need counseling, monitoring and tutoring to support them both academically and emotionally. A full range of therapeutic services are available from licensed clincial staff, including counseling, art and play therapy, support groups, and school based programs to help children and adolescents succeed in life.
Senior services offered to senior citizens include counseling and social services, caregiver respite services and assistance to the elderly through weekly socialization and group counseling sessions, caregiver support groups, and geriatric counselors and healthcare managers to assist in providing best care for seniors. Jfcs also provides services to seniors and caregivers dealing with the effects of alzheimer's disease.
Counseling services are offered to children, adults, families and seniors. the organization provides a full range of counseling addressing issues such as depression, parenting, marital conflict, substance abuse, bereavement, stress management, gender identity, divorce and remarriage and domestic abuse. Jfcs provides training and workshops to families suddenly confronted with parenting issues and workshops and training to fathers. Additionally services are offered to veterans and their families in danger of becoming homeless and to those who are already homeless.
Other services include specialized programs such as offering assistance to those experiencing bereavement issues, those in palliative care and holocaust survivors in need of financial assistance.