Behavioral Health Programs
Our Individual and Family Counseling services provide support for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing emotional, behavioral, and relationship challenges. Our therapists help individuals build resilience, strengthen relationships, and improve overall well-being.
Our counseling specialties include child and adolescent therapy, play therapy, support for children and families navigating adoption and blended family dynamics, trauma-informed care, sexual abuse counseling, and family and marital therapy. A number of our therapists are certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and have experience in working with individuals who have experienced trauma.
We are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers individuals and families to heal, grow, and thrive.
Our Counselors Can Help With
- Mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and substance use disorders
- Support through life transitions, including adoption, managing health changes and aging, and coping with the loss of a loved one
- Parenting support and guidance
- Healing and recovery for children and adults impacted by abuse, neglect, grief and loss, and sexual abuse
Schedule An Appointment
Monday – Thursday
9:00am to 8:00pm
Friday
9:00am to 3:00pm
Call Now 517-787-7920
Family Service and Children’s Aid believes that individuals, adults, youth, and families should have the opportunity to access mental health and substance use services that are strength-based and provided in a welcoming, safe and supportive environment. The goal of our services is to improve overall quality of life through symptom relief, improved daily functioning, self-management, and emotional well-being of those receiving services.
Important: NARCAN® Saves Lives
NARCAN® (naloxone) can reverse an opioid overdose and save a life. We encourage community members to keep NARCAN® on hand and learn how to recognize and respond to an overdose emergency. Learn more about NARCAN® and where to obtain it through Drug Free Jackson Resources.
The recovery position can be a life-saving technique when someone is unconscious or drifting in and out of consciousness due to a possible overdose or medical emergency. Proper positioning can help keep a person’s airway open and reduce the risk of choking while waiting for emergency assistance. Learn more about the recovery position through Michigan State University Extension Harm Reduction Resources
Substance Use Treatment Services
- Intensive Outpatient Program (women only and co-ed groups)
- Evening Groups
- Individual, Family, and Couple’s Therapy
- Case Management
- Adolescents/Youth Services
- Women’s Specialty Services
- Enhanced Women’s Specialty Services
- Recovery Court Services
- Family Group
- Peer Support and Advocate Services
- Transportation and Child Care Support Available to Qualified Substance Use Services Clients
To Start Services
Open Access Walk-in Hours
Monday & Wednesday
9:30am – 11:30am
(Arrive by 11:00am)
Monday Evening
5:00pm – 7:00pm
(Arrive by 6:30pm)
Tuesday & Thursday
1:30pm – 3:30pm
(Arrive by 3:00pm)
Getting Started
Please arrive during the designated times to ensure adequate time for intake completion.
Are You Experiencing Overwhelming Emotional Distress or Having Thoughts of Suicide?
You are not alone. Help and support are available.
There are caring people and resources available in our community and beyond who are ready to listen and provide support during difficult times. The resources below can help individuals experiencing significant emotional distress, a mental health crisis, substance use concerns, or thoughts of suicide.
LifeWays Crisis Services
Crisis Line
Call (800) 284-8288 for immediate crisis support.
Mobile Crisis
Available to support both youth and adults, the Mobile Crisis Team can provide care in the community or in your home. The team helps address immediate crisis needs and connects individuals with longer-term supports and services.
Crisis Living Room
Adults experiencing a mental health crisis can walk in and receive support from a Peer Support Specialist and Crisis Clinician. The Crisis Living Room helps individuals address their immediate needs while exploring options for ongoing care and support.
Crisis Residential Unit
The Crisis Residential Unit provides a supportive, safe environment for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Individuals may stay for up to 14 days while receiving services and support. This program can serve as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization.
Learn more about LifeWays Crisis Services:
Crisis Services | Immediate Support Now – Call Today — LifeWays
Engagement Centers
Engagement Centers provide short-term crisis intervention for individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring disorders. These services can serve as an alternative to emergency room care by addressing immediate needs and connecting individuals with treatment and recovery resources in the community.
Call (517) 513-3955 for more information.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for people experiencing emotional distress, thoughts of suicide, or a mental health crisis.
Call or text 988 to connect with support.
Michigan Crisis and Access Line (MiCAL)
MiCAL provides support through call, text, or chat and can help connect individuals with local behavioral health and substance use services.
- Call: (844) 446-4225
- Text: 64225
- Chat: Michigan.gov/MICAL
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line provides free, confidential, 24/7 support through text messaging anywhere in the United States.
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Veterans Crisis Line
The Veterans Crisis Line provides confidential support for veterans and those concerned about a veteran, including family members and friends.
Call (800) 273-8255 and press 1 or text 838255.
Maternal Mental Health Hotline
The Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides confidential support for expecting and new mothers experiencing mental health challenges. The hotline is staffed by licensed and credentialed perinatal mental health professionals.
Call or text (833) 943-5746 for support, available 24/7.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project provides confidential crisis intervention and suicide prevention support for LGBTQ+ young people. Support is provided by trained counselors.
- Text: START to 678-678
- Call: (866) 488-7386
- Chat: 24/7 Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ Youth – We’re here for you Now
Frontline Strong Together
Frontline Strong Together operates a 24/7 support line staffed by first responders trained as Crisis Specialists. The service provides support to first responders experiencing emotional distress and offers resources for their families.
Call (833) 347-8766, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
