Counseling Services

Domestic Violence

Peaceful Solutions
A comprehensive, 21-week group treatment program for women with domestic violence issues. This group is useful for adults who engage in or are impacted by peer, family and relationship violence, as well as road rage and workplace violence. Participants learn to identify unhealthy behaviors, their sources, and more appropriate options for the future. >more

Safer Solutions
A comprehensive, 21-week group treatment program for men with domestic violence issues. This group is useful for adults who engage in or are impacted by peer, family and relationship violence, as well as road rage and workplace violence. Participants learn to identify unhealthy behaviors, their sources, and more appropriate options for the future.

Community Counseling

Portage Parent Project/Jr
Parent Project is designed to assist parents in identifying destructive youth behaviors, it provides parents with answers that are clear, do-able and proven. This program addresses ways to help parents intervene in the most destructive youth behaviors. Parent Project Jr. is for parents of children ages 5-12. >more

F&CS Counseling Program
The Counseling Department of Family and Community Services will make available a comprehensive family counseling program, integrating multiple area essential for the success and greater independence of the families we serve. We will strive to provide exemplary counseling and education, working with individuals, families and couples to eliminate domestic and community violence. We will promote optimum individual, couple, and family, functioning and inter-personal health, by enhancing inter-personal connections and improving communication and relational skills being mindful the individual's right to self-determination.

Consumer Credit Counseling
Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Portage and Columbiana Counties (CCCS) has over 30 years experience in providing financial education and budget solutions to the residents of Northeast Ohio and surrounding communities.  This program is accredited by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC).  Our goal is to treat all clients with dignity, respect and appropriate confidentiality while providing the knowledge, confidence and tools to manage a financially stable home; make sound credit and budget decisions; create a plan to become debt-free; achieve self-sufficiency, and work toward financial goals. >more

Diversion Programs

Think About Your Future
Think About Your Future (TAYF) is a diversion program designed to meet the needs of individuals charged with underage alcohol consumption.

Fast Track
Designed to assist families in imminent danger of having their children removed from their home and custody. This program provides an intensive support structure that fosters family stability.