Left untreated, mental health issues can have dire consequences for individuals, families, and communities. We are on a mission to change that.
For Those Seeking Services
We’re dedicated to strengthening the social and mental well-being of children, youth, adults, and families, in our community. Schedule an appointment today.
For The Community
Since 1956, our approach has been profoundly community-oriented, mirroring the diversity and resilience of our North County neighbors with services that uplift and strengthen.
For Supporters
Your support makes all the difference. Together, we’re celebrating the capacity for positive growth, one individual and one family at a time.
Our Impact
Our Client Voices
My family therapist has a wonderful blend of skill and positive encouragement. She sees the whole picture.
Our family therapist’s wisdom, genuine care and tenacity became the driving force in our family’s healing.
I feel welcomed and respected every time I am here.
News & Upcoming Events
PFCS launches a new 3 year strategic plan
We are delighted to share our new three year strategic plan, created with the support of Betsy Uhrman and Kaya Tith of Health management Associates. The plan features our newly reimagined Vision and Mission, and is based on a comprehensive description and...
PFCS receives grant from the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities
We are delighted to receive a grant from the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (FDD) to support "Elevate" an initiative to provide advanced, evidence based clinical training to therapists and supervisors across all of our youth serving programs. The grant...
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Four Years of Success!
When parents are unable to raise their children, it is often grandparents who step in. Grandfamilies thrive when they get the support they need. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is a comprehensive service that fosters healthy grandparents and a strong and stable...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
We live in a rapidly changing world that can be complex to navigate. About half of Americans can remember a time when we were notconstantly connected and it was easier to tune out the noise of the world, while the younger half of the population can’t imagine life...
Gwen Evans, APCC
Gwen Evans: Gwen Evans, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, works as a clinical therapist in Escondido and Fallbrook. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, where she was also inducted into Chi Sigma...
Juliet Christensen, AMFT
A compassionate and experienced psychotherapist, I have dedicated my career to supporting the growth and development of individuals, families, and couples. With over 15 years of experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my work with various issues,...
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The Amazon Smile Program has ended.
The Amazon Smile program has officially ended as of February 28, 2023. Thank you to all who supported PFCS through your purchases. Stay tuned for other ways you can support our mission.
