Our Services
When your child or family needs support, we can help you understand your options, find the right resources, and determine what comes next.
Information & Referral Services
Understanding and attempting to access the right mental health services for your child and family can be overwhelming for the parent of a child or adolescent in distress. Even knowing where to start is daunting.
Mental Health Connect is our free, confidential information and referral service. Email us at mentalhealth@jfcsboston.org or call 781-693-5562 to talk with a JF&CS mental health professional who will take the time to understand your situation and connect you with expert advice and appropriate resources, including matches to therapists.
Supports for New Parents
The birth of a new baby is often a time of joy and excitement, but is a big transition that can also bring worry, exhaustion, anxiety, stress, and mood changes. JF&CS's Center for Early Relationship Support (CERS) promotes the earliest parent-child relationships by supporting parents as they manage the challenges of caring for their baby.
CERS offers parent support groups, home visiting, and other services for parents of children under five.
Educational Advocacy
When your child is having a hard time at school, it isn't always easy to know what support they need or how to get it. Whether your child is struggling academically, needs additional support at school, or you're unsure how to move forward with an IEP, 504 Plan, or school recommendation, our experienced Educational Advocacy team can help you understand your options and advocate for your child's needs.
Group Support for Siblings
We know that the whole family is impacted by the processes of caring for a child with disabilities and/or mental health challenges. Sibshops, our recreational program for these children and teens, enables sharing of experiences in a supportive and non-judgmental environment with other siblings who understand, while also having the opportunity to have fun and unwind during recreational activities.
Get support
Mental Health Connect
Call us at 781-693-5562 or email mentalhealth@jfcsboston.org and a JF&CS mental health professional will take the time to understand your situation and connect you with expert advice and resources.