In 1945, LifeSpan
(then known as Family Services) began by providing counseling to
the increasing number of families who were experiencing
problems. Through the years, LifeSpan has been a leading
agency in the provision of family life programs that
foster and support strong families.
Outpatient
Therapy/Counseling
Individuals and Couples - Receive help with issues such as:
Depression or
anxiety
Relationships
including marriage / divorce
Physical
/ sexual / emotional abuse
Parenting issues
Children
- Receive help with issues such as:
Divorce / blended families
Developmental
difficulties
Physical
/ sexual / emotional abuse
Families -
Learn to deal with issues such as:
Divorce
/ blended families
Changing
roles
Discipline
Behavior management
Family Life Education Programs
CARE
- Child Adult Reality Education
Works
with schools and other social service agencies in developing the skills every child needs to grow up
safe and healthy.
Focuses on improving
decision making and communication skills, and increasing the
self-responsibility of the participants.
School Based Social Work
-
Provide assessments, crisis intervention
and support for
students and their families in the local school systems.
Goal is to address
student and family issues that prevent student from learning.