Pixabay/Atlantic County Juvenile/Family Crisis Intervention Unit is now available to meet in person.
Families who are experiencing serious difficulties in managing the behavior of children 10-17 years old for whom they are responsible can seek assistance through the Atlantic County Juvenile/Family Crisis Intervention Unit.
FCIU is a legally mandated program that is available 24-hours to intercede in family conflicts and help strengthen the family unit. Its services include short-term crisis stabilization, family assessment, case management, treatment planning and referrals to appropriate community-based services.
FCIU is available to meet in-person by appointment with youth and their families 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in its Northfield office. Appointments can also be conducted by phone or as a virtual meeting to help de-escalate and resolve family conflicts.
For assistance, please call 609-645-5861, email
[email protected] or send a fax to 609-594-3752.
Referral forms are available
here.
