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Youth Crisis Center

Embracing Families. Transforming Lives. YCC provides short term crisis care, mental health counseli

Founded in 1974 as Florida’s first runaway program, Youth Crisis Center has grown to one of the largest and best-known providers of services for youth and families. YCC's emphasis on care is for those who have been exposed to traumatic situations such as divorce, homelessness, relocation, loss of life, and abuse. YCC provides a variety of services for children, adolescents, young adults, and families.

06/29/2026

Summer should be a time for kids to learn, grow, and make memories. ☀️

Youth Crisis Center is proud to support children and families throughout Northeast Florida all year long, helping ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

06/19/2026

Community makes the difference.

Positive change happens when caring people come together with a shared purpose.

Through the support of donors, volunteers, community partners, advocates, and caring neighbors, Youth Crisis Center is able to help children and families across Northeast Florida access the resources they need to thrive.

Thank you for being part of the YCC community!

06/11/2026

Youth Crisis Center serves children, teens, young adults, parents, and families throughout Northeast Florida, providing support, resources, and hope when it’s needed most.

From Duval to Baker, Nassau, Clay, and St. Johns counties, our programs are designed to help children and families navigate challenges, find support, and create brighter futures.

No matter where a family’s journey begins, they deserve access to support and care.

Learn more about our programs at www.youthcrisiscenter.org

06/03/2026

Every child deserves someone who listens, encourages, and believes in them.

At Youth Crisis Center, our programs help children and families build stronger connections and healthier futures.

Because simply feeling heard can make all the difference.

05/28/2026

Sometimes the most important thing we can offer is a safe space to talk.

At Youth Crisis Center, we know that being heard can make all the difference. Through counseling, support services, and compassionate care, we help children, teens, and families navigate life's challenges and build a path forward.

Because everyone deserves to know they don't have to face difficult moments alone.

Learn more about our programs here: https://youthcrisiscenter.org/

05/19/2026

A gentle reminder during Mental Health Awareness Month:

Taking care of your mental health can look like:
- resting
- reaching out
- setting boundaries
- asking for support
- taking things one day at a time

And young people deserve those same tools, support systems, and safe spaces too.

At Youth Crisis Center, we believe every child, teen, and family deserves access to care, compassion, and community.

05/14/2026

Mental health support can look different for everyone.

Sometimes it’s therapy.
Sometimes it’s movement.
Sometimes it’s community.
Sometimes it’s simply hearing, “You don’t have to do this alone.”

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re grateful for every person helping create safer, healthier spaces for youth and families in our community.

05/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Anchor Point open house. Anchor Point is a first of its kind physically secure, trauma informed residential facility for court ordered youth ages 10-17.

We are grateful for our continued support from the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services as we bring this important program to life.

05/04/2026

We are so grateful to our friends at HCA Healthcare for their continued support and generosity! Thank you for sticking our pantry and linen closets this weekend!

04/30/2026

Big feelings can start small.

If your child is struggling with big emotions, you’re not alone, and support is available.

Through SNAP, children ages 6–11 and their families learn practical tools to navigate challenges together.

Learn more about SNAP and other YCC programs here: https://youthcrisiscenter.org/

Address

3015 Parental Home Road
Jacksonville, FL
32216

Website

http://www.youthcrisiscenter.org/

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