Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc.
Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow
Who is eligible?
Families who have a child...
Threatening to run away or has run away
Beyond parental control
Truant from school
Families and/or children are not eligible if...
They are under investigation and/or supervision by the Department of Children and Families
They are under supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice
What are our goals?
Stabilize the child an family through crisis counseling and intervention.
Identify problems and service needs for the child and family.
Provide case management to ensure access to prevention, diversion and treatment services.
Provide counseling services, when appropriate, based upon a complete family assessment.
What will it cost?
Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. is a non-profit organization. All fees for assessment and counseling services are based on a sliding scale.
What happens when you call?
A telephone screening will be done to determine eligibility.
If eligible, a counselor will be assigned to you and will seek to make an appointment as quickly as you are able.
A complete assessment will be done and a sevice plan developed to address the needs.
Regular counseling sessions will be scheduled.
What can you expect?
Confidentiality- No client information is released without written consent
Appropriate referrals for services, including substance abuse and mental health needs
Crisis counseling or intervention
Case management
Our services are provided to families on a voluntary basis, except in the case of truancy referrals from the local school system.
Location:
2212 S. Florida Avenue, Suite 100, Lakeland, FL 33803
Business Phone: 863-499-2430
Business Fax: 863-499-2434