Marriage counseling that Heals in Jacksonville, FL. Restore Your Relationship.

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Counseling Downtown Jacksonville, Brentwood, Fairfield, Hogans Creek, LaVilla, Longbranch, Midtown, Springfield, Tallyrand

Jacksonville is a rapidly growing metropolitan city located in the northeastern part of the state of Florida. The city is one of the hottest holiday destinations in the entire state. Its proximity to some of Florida's most famous attractions like Disneyworld and the Kennedy Space Center make it a draw for family vacations. It's also home to numerous museums, miles of beaches, an amazing symphony orchestra, and the largest urban park system in the US.¹ Jacksonville also sports a flourishing cultural scene and many annual special events such as the Jacksonville Jazz Festival and the World of Nations celebration. Because of Jacksonville's optimal location, its temperate weather, relatively low cost of living, and business-friendly administration, the city has become a hotspot for business expansions. The population of the city is ethnically, culturally, and religiously diverse and many languages such as Spanish and Tagalog are spoken throughout the larger metropolitan area.

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Jacksonville

Although the majority of households in Jacksonville are headed by a married couple, nearly 37% of citizens live with someone who is not related to them.² Since Jacksonville has a highly diverse population,³ services for families in need of behavioral health counseling must be adaptable to and respectful of each population's unique needs.

The large number of veterans in the Jacksonville area requires unique support services, as many soldiers returning from service have mental health needs. The city of Jacksonville recognizes the importance of providing programs and services to its veterans. The city will help veterans identify any entitlement benefits that are due to them. Employment services and social services are available as well. The city also actively engages in advocacy and promotion of issues important to members of the armed forces and their families. For further information, please call 904-630-3680.⁴

Family Services and Assistance Programs

To address the numerous needs of families in Jacksonville, the Community Based Care Project was created. The project brings various agencies together to provide essential services, including information about adoptions, training and resources for foster parents, in-home programs to strengthen families, and educational programs that seek to help foster care youth transition into adulthood. The lead agency of the project is Family Support Services of North Florida. To inquire about these programs, call 904-421-5800.⁵

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References

1. Visit Jacksonville. (2017). Things to Do. Retrieved from http://www.visitjacksonville.com/things-to-do/
2. United States Census Bureau. (2016). Selected Social Characteristics in the United States - Jacksonville, FL. Retrieved from http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?src=bkmk
3. United States Census Bureau. (2017). State and County Quickfacts - Jacksonville, FL. Retrieved from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/12/1235000.html
4. City of Jacksonville. (2017). Military Affairs and Veterans Services. Retrieved from http://www.coj.net/departments/military-affairs,-veterans-and-disabled-services/veterans-services.aspx
5. Family Support Services of North Florida. (2017). About. Retrieved from http://www.fssjax.org/about-fss/

Jacksonville is located in Duval County, Florida. It has a land area of 747.44 square miles and a water area of 127.19 square miles.  The population of Jacksonville is 868,031 people with 318,575 households and a median annual income of $46,764. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Jacksonville, FL

Some budgeting needed

While counseling can certainly be an expense for individuals and families in Jacksonville, with proper budgeting, it is entirely do-able and the risk/reward is worth it. For some families, it may be difficult to sustain a commitment to therapy without proper insurance coverage. If this is you, ask your therapist about low cost options as practitoners in and around Jacksonville may have flexibility or sliding scales. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Jacksonville public health department.