The JFS Children and Adolescent Service consists of dedicated clinical staff who provide a range of services to children, adolescents and families coping with challenges that arise throughout the cycle of growth and development. JFS is committed to providing services that enable each child to feel loved, cared for and valued by the community.

Services include:

• Individual, group and family consultation and clinical counseling.
• Ruth Sagner Center for Family Play Therapy
• Information and Referral.
•  Parenting workshops, discussion groups and professional training seminars.
• Community forums on topics related to children and adolescent mental health issues.
• Consultation services to community agencies, schools, etc.
• Crisis intervention services

For additional information about our Children & Adolescent Services please call JFS at 973-740-1233  or email intake@jfsmetrowest.org

On May 6, 2010, JFS joined other service organizations from across the US for National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. 

Art is a fantastic way for children to share their feelings and emotions. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has taken up the theme "My Feelings are a Work of Art."

JFS will continue to provide links to resources for schools across our MetroWest community to learn about mental health issues for children.

According to SAMHSA, "Research in cost-effectiveness of early interventions indicates that providing appropriate and effective mental health services and supports to young children can result in positive long-term outcomes in areas such as educational attainment, delinquency and crime, and earnings."

Click here to read an article about the Dos and Don'ts of responding to your child's artwork.