Juvenile/Family Crisis Intervention Unit (JFCIU)

Address: One Bergen County Plaza 2nd Floor Hackensack NJ 07601

Phone: (201) 336-7360

Phone: (201) 336-7350

Fax: (201) 336-7370

Website: https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/images/Departments__Services/Human_Services/Family_Guidance/2024/jfciu-2020.pdf

Type of Services Provided: Assessment and stabilization, Short-term family therapy (approximately 6-8 weeks), Service coordination and advocacy, Referrals to other agencies for additional services. In extreme situations, there may be involvement with the Family Court for short term out-of-home placement in Bergen's Place youth shelter.

Population Served: The program helps to stabilize family crisis situations on a 24-hour basis.

Accept Medicaid: No

Other Information: Referrals come from schools, families, police, and other agencies.