Counselling and Wellness Programs - For individuals, couples, families and groups

Provided by Jewish Family Services (JFS)

Provides therapy services to youth, adults, seniors, couples, and families in the Jewish and non-Jewish community.
General Counselling & Therapy:
An experienced team of therapists have been trained in a variety of therapeutic disciplines such as family systems therapy, couples counselling, individual psycho-therapy, brief or solution-focused therapy, youth counselling and group therapy. Counselling services offer assistance for those experiencing difficulties with:
  • Anxiety/depression
  • Change
  • Stressors
  • Loss or bereavement
  • Personal growth
  • Recovery from substance misuse (must be substance free for for a period of 12 months)
  • Family of Origin issues– addressing past or present family concerns that impact the individual’s or couple’s functioning
  • Relationships and/or Communication issues
The Counselling & Therapy program has sliding scale fees from $40-110 per session, based upon income. We provide up to 16 sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor or a Registered Professional Counsellor. In some cases, insurance may cover some or all of the expense.

Student Intern Counselling Program:
Graduate students completing their final year provide high-quality counselling and therapy services at at a low- or reduced-cost or subsidized rate to clients at JFS through virtual or in-person appointments. Interns offer high-quality care to those who would otherwise have difficulty accessing services to financial reasons. Interns do not provide clinical services to those with active addictions, who are suffering from psychosis, require substantial crisis support, or with issues pertaining to intense suicidality. However, interns are well-versed to provide support with:
  • Generalized anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress/stressors
  • Loss (relationship, bereavement, health)
  • Adjusting to change
  • Life transitions
  • Family of Origin issues
  • Trauma
  • Non-active substance misuse
Youth and Families at Risk:
JFS provides counselling and educational support to youth and families at risk. The support for families may include:
  • Counselling for the child or youth, parent support, and family therapy
  • Education – skills building
  • Outreach – collaboration with other professionals and/or organizations
Jewish Addiction Community Services:
Jewish Addiction Community Services (JACS) is a compassionate, Jewish-informed service, providing guidance, education, and recovery services that reduce the effects of addiction on families and individuals in Vancouver. JACS Vancouver provides:
  • Navigation of Resources & Supports
  • Education & Prevention
  • Therapeutic Services

604-257-5151

Public email: info@jfsvancouver.ca

Website: https://www.jfsvancouver.ca/services...

#320, 2285 Clark Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5N 3G9

604-558-5719 (Crisis Line)

Toll Free: 1-800-784-2433 (Crisis Centre)

Cost: Fees may apply

Associated Programs/Services

Also offered by Jewish Family Services (JFS):

Availability

Service area: Anmore, Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Lions Bay, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, White Rock + show cities

Service area cities: Anmore, Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Lions Bay, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and White Rock

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