Off-Site Counseling Programs

Jewish Family Service of Dallas proudly partners with several community organizations to provide off-site counseling across DFW, primarily for children. These partnerships allow us to meet families where they are to address common concerns facing children and families, including parenting strategies, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, behavioral problems, and anger management, among others.

Shelves with stuffed animals, toys, and books in a children's playroom near two doors and a play mat on the floor.
A woman takes notes on a clipboard while a boy in a striped shirt sits beside her, looking down.
Two children sit on a green couch talking to a woman in an office with certificates and artwork on the wall.

Jubilee Park Counseling Center

820 Ann Ave, Dallas, TX 75223

Since 2017, JFS Dallas has partnered with Jubilee Park & Community Center to provide free, confidential, and culturally responsive mental health counseling to residents of the 62-block Jubilee Park community in Southeast Dallas (zip codes 75223, 75210, 75214, 75226, and 75227). At the Jubilee Park Community Clinic, Behavioral Health Clinicians offer bilingual care for children, teens, and families. From individual counseling to parenting education, JFS Dallas creates a safe and supportive space where residents can manage stress, heal from trauma, and build emotional resilience.

Services:

  • Children (Play Therapy)
  • Individual Adult Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Adolescent Therapy
  • Parenting Support

Our services are offered by appointment in English and Spanish. Please call and leave a message with your name and contact information, and we will return your call to schedule your appointment.

Call 214-887-1364 ext. 271

Para Español marca la extensión 272 – Por favor déjanos un mensaje con tu nombre y número de teléfono y te regresaremos la llamada tan pronto como nos sea posible.

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Roseland Counseling Center

1949 N. Washington Ave., Suite 224, Dallas, TX 75204

The Roseland Counseling Center was created in July of 2019 through a partnership of the Roseland Partners and JFS Dallas to provide mental health counseling and supportive services to the Roseland residents and surrounding neighborhoods. All counseling services are confidential and provided by licensed professionals at no cost to the Roseland residents.

Services:

  • Children (Play Therapy)
  • Individual Adult Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Adolescent Therapy
  • Parenting Support
  • Group Therapy
  • Self-Care Workshops

Our services are offered by appointment. Please call and leave a message with your name and contact information, and we will return your call to schedule your appointment.

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Pedi-Place

Park Lane Village
502 S. Old Orchard Lane, #126, Lewisville, TX 75067

815 Cross Timber Street, Denton, TX, 76205

Since 2021, JFS Dallas has proudly partnered with PediPlace to provide emotional and behavioral health support to the children, teens, and their parents/caregivers receiving pediatric services at the clinic.

At PediPlace’s pediatric clinics in Lewisville and Denton, licensed JFS Dallas Clinicians offer weekly counseling sessions and work closely with medical staff to deliver holistic, integrated care.

Integrated mental health services at Pedi-Place include child and adolescent therapy to address issues of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, sexual behavior, and others, using a variety of techniques.

To access Pedi-Place services, you must be a current PediPlace patient. Please call 972-436-7962 to speak with our Behavioral Health clinicians.

In-School Services at Dallas area Jewish Day Schools

JFS Dallas offers on-site assessments and parent and teacher consultations for students experiencing social or emotional difficulties adjusting to classes and/or the school environment. Students also have access to therapeutic services for behavioral and emotional challenges. Services are available for students from preschool through high school at select Jewish Day schools. JFS Dallas also provides in-service education for teachers and administrators on topics requested by the schools.

To access In-School Services, your child must be enrolled at one of our partner schools. Referrals for these services are made directly through your child’s school.

For Speech Therapy only, please call 972-437-9950 to leave a message or complete the online form to request access. A staff member will contact you within two business days to complete your intake assessment.

  • Early Childhood Intervention

    An Intervention Specialist partners with parents, teachers, and directors to support preschoolers’ behavioral, academic, and social development. Individual plans are created for students with identified needs, often in coordination with diagnostic testing, speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, or play therapy. Classroom observations help assess both student and classroom needs.

    Schools served:

    • JCC Preschool
    • Akiba Yavneh Academy Preschool
    • TDSD Preschool
    • Anshai Torah Preschool
    • Chabad of Dallas Preschool
  • K-12 Academic Intervention

    In-depth Academic Screenings, Individualized Education Plans, Direct Academic Intervention in all subject areas, Student Coaching and Executive Function Support, Indirect Academic Intervention, Parent Support, Consultation and Collaboration, Connection with JFS Dallas and Community Resources, Teacher Mentoring, and more.

    • Torah Day School of Dallas
    • Mesorah High School for Girls
    • Texas Torah Institute
    • Levine Academy
    • Cheder Chabad
  • Speech Language Pathology

    Articulation, Stuttering, Voice, Receptive Language, Expressive Language, Pragmatic Language, Parent Education Sessions, Teacher In-services, and more.

    • JCC Preschool
    • Akiba Yavneh Academy
    • TDSD
    • Anshai Torah Preschool
    • Chabad of Dallas Preschool
    • Cheder Chabad
    • Levine Academy
    • Chabad of Plano
    • Mesorah High School for Girls
  • School Counseling

    The school counselor collaborates with teachers and administrators to support students to thrive socially and emotionally in the school setting.  The school counselor consults with parents, provides social-emotional learning, individual brief counseling, and creates and supports accommodation plans.

    Schools served:

    • Levine Academy
    • Texas Torah Institute
    • Mesorah High School for Girls
    • Akiba Yavneh Academy
  • Play Therapy

    There is a dedicated play therapist who provides ongoing therapy services for select students aged 3-13 in the school setting.  The play therapist collaborates and consults with parents and teachers.  She also provides classroom support as needed.  

    Schools Served:

    • JCC Preschool
    • Cheder Chabad of Dallas
    • Akiba Yavneh Academy
    • Kiddie Krafts Preschool
    • Levine Academy
    • Torah Day School of Dallas
  • School Psychologist

    Provides psychoeducational evaluations to students enrolled in one of the Jewish schools.  Our LSSP consults with schools and parents to determine the best way to support the student. 

Everyone deserves to thrive.

"For the past ten years, we have been blessed to have Mrs. Lori Sasson working with our school. Her dedication to us is immeasurable. Mesorah is a welcome home for all students because of this amazing JFS program. We are so appreciative of this service and of Mrs. Sasson.”

Mrs. Susan Rich, Headmaster of Mesorah High School for Girls

“I’m so proud of the progress [my son] has made! He can tell me what he wants, say my name when he needs me, and even remembers his uncle’s name. I can’t thank the JFS team enough for giving your all, for guiding us, and for knowing when to step back so we could keep moving forward."

Anonymous

“Jewish Family Service was able to help me when no one else would. I will be eternally grateful.”

Tommy H

“Amazing employees helping so many in many different ways!”

Nadine X