Clinical Counseling Services

DFYF counseling servicesDirections for Youth & Families’ treatment services provide counseling, community support, and clinical services to youth and their families. A resiliency-oriented/trauma-informed agency, we help individuals and families address and overcome a range of issues including:

  • School challenges
  • Sexual abuse
  • Delinquency
  • Domestic violence
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Physical abuse/neglect
  • Family conflict
  • Grief and loss
  • Substance abuse

Most programs are provided on an outreach basis – in client’s homes, schools, or other community settings – to reduce barriers to treatment and provide services in the environment they are needed.

School Connections

Partnership with Columbus City Schools, South-Western City Schools, and Worthington Schools to provide counseling and prevention support services to students and families.

Outreach Counseling

Home/school/community-based individual and family counseling for youth ages 5-17* and their families. Services include counseling, community support services, advocacy, and referral.

OCP-Truancy

Juvenile status offenders, specifically with truancy concerns, grades 6-12. Referrals to this program can only be accepted from Franklin County Juvenile Court.

Building Bright Futures Reclaim

juvenile offenders ages 10-17* who are at risk for re-involvement with the juvenile justice system.  Referrals to this program can only be accepted from Franklin County Juvenile Court.

Building Bright Futures –youth at risk for school failure

Home/school/community-based individual and family counseling for youth in grades K-3 who are at risk for school failure. Services include counseling, community support services, advocacy, and referral.

PROMISES – for survivors of sexual abuse

Home/school/community-based individual and family counseling for youth ages 5-17* who are survivors of reported or suspected sexual abuse.

Children Who Witness Violence

Home/school/community-based individual and family counseling for youth ages 5-17* to reduce traumatic effects of witnessing violence and prevent future violence.

Children of Murdered Parents and Siblings

Home/school/community-based individual and family counseling for youth ages 5-17* who have lost a loved one to homicide.

Healthy Alternatives for Youth – substance use counseling

Home/school/community-based individual and family counseling for youth ages 12 -17* who have substance use issues. Services can include individual counseling, family counseling, and case management services.

Youth Pride

Home/school/community-based individual and family counseling for LGBTQIA+ Youth ages 10-17*.

Teen Parent Connection (TPC)

Serves pregnant or parenting youth through age 22 and their families. Home/school/community-based individual and family counseling offered along with community support and case management.

Office-Based Counseling Program

Counseling services are available for children ages 10, adolescents, and adults.

*age 18 if still in high school

Download DFYF’s Guide to Our Services Brochure

For more information, contact our Intake Department at intake@dfyf.org or 614.294.2661

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