Pastoral Counseling Service

More Info

The Mission of the Pastoral Counseling Service of Summit County is to provide mental health services, guidance and direction to persons who are trying to understand and solve difficult issues in their lives.

General Info

PCS is incorporated as a private non-profit organization, and has served the Greater Akron community since 1963. Through the years, we have been recognized as a strong advocate of children, youth, and families, continually exploring innovative ways of providing professional therapeutic and community support services.

Services/Products

.Do you or a family member struggle with any of the following?AngerPoor Self-EsteemFamily & Peer ConflictSchool TruancyDepressionConcentration IssuesAnxietyDomestic ViolenceHistory of TraumaMood DisordersPastoral Counseling Service offers help with these issues in two different programs: School-Based and Outpatient.School-Based Therapy: We have partnered with local school districts to provide services conveniently within the school setting. This provides the opportunity to resolve conflicts as they occur, and to positively impact your childs ability to succeed academically, emotionally, and behaviorally. To get your child involved, contact his/her teacher or guidance counselor, or contact us at 330-996-4600.Outpatient Program: We also provide services for people of all ages at our Vassel Center, located at 147 Park Street in Akron. Our outpatient staff specialize in helping individuals cope with trauma, anxiety, grief, family/life adjustment and relational issues. Psychiatric services and medication management are also available for children & adolescents.

Location

Main office is located at the corner of Cedar and Bowery Street inside St.John/St.Paul Lutheran Church. One block from Akron Children's Hospital.

Neighborhood

Downtown Akron

Languages

American sign language, French, German, Spanish

Accreditation

Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services

Council on Accreditation

Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers

Associations

Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction ServicesCouncil on AccreditationOhio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services ProvidersSummit County Children ServicesSummit County Social Services Advisory BoardAkron Public SchoolsBarberton City SchoolsBelieve to Achieve AcademyI CAN SchoolsImagine SchoolsNorton Middle SchoolWoodridge Local SchoolsCenter for Innovative PartnershipsQualifacts - Care Logic Enterprise EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Other Link

Pastoral Counseling Service

Categories

Counseling Services, Mental Health Services, Social Service Organizations, Social Workers

Other Information

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

By Appointment Only: No

Parking: Paid, Lot

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Details

Phone: (330) 996-4600

Address: 282 W Bowery St, Akron, OH 44307

Website: Pastoral Counseling Service