Supporting Teens and Their Families through Prevention, Outreach, Counseling and Sexual Health Services in a Teen-Friendly Environment
At JCFS, we understand and value the differences between being plugged in and being connected. Teens may be plugged into social networks, online communities and a wide circle of friends whom they text message, but they often choose to connect to a very small group of people.
It’s there, within those connections, that teens trust enough to talk freely about their concerns, feelings and pressures. In addition to the JCFS counseling program therapists who are attuned to the needs of teens and their families, Response was created to meet the unique needs of teens.
At Response, teens are accepted and listened to without judgment. Whether they want to talk one-on-one with an understanding staff member or simply hang out, Response exists to support adolescents ages twelve to 21. Teens participating in Response also can be referred to other JCFS programs as warranted, such as individual and family therapy, inclusive camps and recreation, therapeutic education, and programs for people with disabilities.
Since its establishment in 1970, Response has been a dedicated advocate of strong youth leadership and preventative education. Serving the diverse needs of teenagers and their families in the Jewish and general communities, Response helps adolescents develop skills in communication, decision-making and leadership necessary to deal with life’s challenges.
Staff members instill teens with self-confidence and compassion through education, counseling and sexual health services, which empower adolescents to make healthy life choices.
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Learn more about Response programs and services on the Response website, or call 847-676-0078.
Response is a program of Jewish Child & Family Services, a partner in serving our community, supported by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation.