Family Counseling

Family Counseling services are generally available within 24 - 72 hours to families in crisis, as needed. The immediate goal of family crisis intervention is to address the issues that have precipitated the crisis and assess the likelihood of family violence. The family counselor works with the family to identify possible resolutions to the problem and reduce the degree of stress between family members. Once this is accomplished, each family member is given an opportunity to discuss his/her problems with the counselor and to work on viable solutions. Clients are eligible for individual and family counseling on a weekly basis for a period of up to 13 sessions.

Family Resources also provides a range of support groups to both youth and parents which will enhance family relationships through improved communication, healthy self-expression, parenting skills, adolescent socialization skills, as well as a variety of client/family-initiated topics. Currently, groups are being provided in Family Resources' St. Petersburg, Largo and Manatee offices.

Procedure to Contact/Refer

Family Counseling services may be accessed Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., or Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. by calling:
St. Petersburg (727) 384-TEEN (8336)
Clearwater (727) 449-TEEN (8336)
Manatee County (941) 741-3575

Centralized Intake Staff will conduct eligibility screening and, if eligible, an appointment for counseling will be made. Usually, appointments are available within 72 hours.