JRI - Children's Friend and Family Services

JRI - Children's Friend and Family Services at 15 Union Street, Suite 215, Lawrence, Massachusetts provides comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services for children, teens, adults, and families. The clinic specializes in addressing emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges using trauma-informed and evidence-based care. With a strong focus on individualized treatment, the Lawrence clinic offers flexible therapy formats including individual, family, group, in-home therapy, and therapeutic mentoring. Psychopharmacology evaluations are available when clinically indicated to support recovery and overall mental wellness.

The center offers specialized programming designed to meet the unique needs of youth, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ARC (Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency), Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART), and the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (ACRA) for substance use and behavioral concerns. Expressive therapies such as art, music, and movement, horticultural therapy, and nature-infused therapy promote healing in engaging environments. Mind-body approaches like yoga, mindfulness, and meditation complement traditional counseling to enhance emotional regulation, resilience, and family functioning. Serving the Lawrence community with culturally responsive care, JRI empowers individuals and families to build stronger relationships, manage challenging behaviors, and achieve long-term mental wellness.