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What is your service area?
in 2023, JFCS expanded our service area to include south and east Orange County. Today, we serve clients from Long Beach to Lake Forest and from Downey to Dana Point. Headquartered in Long Beach, we opened a second office in Santa Ana in 2024. All JFCS programs are now available to all Orange County residents.
Do you have to be Jewish to utilize JFCS services?
Not at all. JFCS is available to everyone regardless of religion, race or ethnicity, socioeconomic status, immigration status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Does JFCS provide counseling services for couples or families?
Yes, in English and Spanish. JFCS works with adults, couples and families one-on-one and in group settings to strengthen relationships and communication, cope with grief, trauma, loss and depression, manage anger and stress, and address any range of emotional issues.
Does JFCS offer group therapy?
We offer both therapy and support groups. You can see which groups we are currently offering here.
Do you offer court-approved domestic violence training?
Not currently. However, referrals can be given by calling our front office at (562) 427-7916.
Does JFCS provide services for children and teens?
Yes. JFCS provides a range of individual and group counseling for children and teens struggling with family, school, friends, learning disabilities, and emotional issues. These include art and play therapy, school groups for at-risk children, and onsite counseling at schools.
Can I see a psychologist or psychiatrist at JFCS?
No. JFCS clinicians are either licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, or they are graduate and post-graduate trainees and associates. All graduate or post-graduate clinicians are supervised by a licensed social worker or a licensed marriage and family therapist. However, we can also provide referrals to psychologists and psychiatrists in our service area.
What does counseling cost?
Our counseling service fees are based on a sliding scale determined by your monthly household income and your household size. We also accept Medi-Cal through MHN Health Net.
I have never been to JFCS, but I would like to make an appointment. What should I do?
Please call us at (562) 427-7916 or (714) 881-8835 and we will arrange for an intake with one of our intake specialists. Our intake specialists will speak with you about your needs and discuss next steps.
Do you accept insurance for counseling?
We are sometimes able to work with clients who have Medi-Cal through MHN Health Net.
What services does JFCS provide for older adults?
Our Social Work Department assists community members and older adults with information and referral services along with rent, utility or food assistance. JFCS also offers low-cost counseling, and access to support groups. We provide bathing, cooking, cleaning and home chores and errand assistance for Holocaust survivors and will be expanding In-Home Care to other older adults sometime in September 2026. Please call us for more information.
What services can Orange County residents receive?
All of our programs are now available through our Orange County office, including: counseling services available in-person or by Zoom, assistance and support groups for domestic violence survivors, housing and utility assistance for seniors, and educational scholarships. In Fall 2026, we will begin providing in-home care, cooking and cleaning, and errand assistance for seniors.
Do you provide assistance with housing, food or utility bills?
Yes, but we focus on low-income seniors, single parents with live-at-home children, and certain refugees.
When can I apply for a potential educational scholarship?
If you are a current client, volunteer, staff member or a child or grandchild of a current client, volunteer or staff member, then you may be eligible. Note that Board members or their family members are not eligible. For more information click here.
How soon after I call for assistance will I get a call back?
Generally, within 5-7 business days. We do not provide emergency clinical services or emergency mental health services.
Does JFCS provide in-home caregivers?
We will begin providing this service for older adults in Fall 2026.
Does JFCS offer Parenting Classes?
Not currently. However, referrals can be given by calling our front office at (562) 427-7916.
Does JFCS offer Anger Management Classes?
Not currently. However, referrals can be given by calling our front office at (562) 427-7916.
Does JFCS provide emergency services?
No. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911. For a mental health emergency and immediate support, call 988. If you need other resources, please call 211.
Does JFCS provide shelter/housing?
JFCS does not offer shelter/housing. If you or someone you know is unhoused, please contact the Long Beach Multi Service Center at. An in-person visit can be made at their location. It is advised to be there by 7am.
Long Beach Multi-Service Center
1301 W. 12th Street
Long Beach, California 90813
Phone: (562) 570-4500