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Youth Mental Health Services

Our response to a national mental health crisis.

In February of 2023, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared the increase in youth mental health needs the defining public health crisis of our time. With thoughtful input from our community, Youth Mental Health Services was created to help confront this national problem at a local level. We offer counseling, coaching, and guidance for children, teens, young adults, and their parents.

To learn more about what we offer, see below, or call us at 513-469-1188.

Our Youth Mental Health Services:

Accessible Counseling

  • Individual and family counseling offered
  • Help with interpersonal, family, and social relationships
  • Services provided in community, office, or telehealth settings
Accessible Counseling

Care Coordination and Navigation

  • Goal-oriented guidance to appropriate care
  • Individualized coordination plan
  • Supportive counseling
Care Coordination

Behavioral Health Consultation and Crisis Management

  • Rapid response to crisis
  • Creation of crisis management action plan
  • Intervention counseling
  • Referral coordination: individual, family, community support
Crisis Management

Embedded Mental Health Care

  • Licensed behavioral health experts embedded in organizations serving Jewish youth and young adults
  • Collaboration and coordination with organizational leadership
  • Mental Health Programs for youth, young adults, and families
Embedded Care

Community Education and Programs

  • Offering expertise and practical approaches on youth mental health, suicide prevention, crisis intervention, grief, anxiety, stress, and self-compassion
  • Convenient and accessible programs for caregivers, young adults, and youth
Community Education

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Local professionals, with a network of national training and resources for support.

Jewish Family Service participates in the national BeWell initiative, organized by Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHSA).

Visit our Resources page for more:

Youth Mental Health Resources
– Alex

When I went through an unexpected divorce, my youngest daughter was struggling greatly. Thankfully, JFS helped us find a suitable therapist for my daughter at JFS, but also assisted me in finding a therapist in Greater Cincinnati. We cannot express enough gratitude for JFS's support during this challenging period in our lives.

– Ceci, 16

Nina helped guide me into finding the sources of my stress and depression. Ultimately, it was her advice that led me to eliminating these sources, by focusing on the positives in life.

– Sarah and Paul

We are so appreciative of JFS Youth Mental Health Services; as parents we have seen a positive impact on our child’s quality of life, and as a result, on the whole family.

Contact us

For more information, contact Youth Mental Health Services at
513-469-1188.

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