The Empower House is a free voluntary program available year round designed specifically for females, ages 16 through 22, which provides clinical services and activities in a home-like atmosphere. The only commitments for clients are for them to attend one evening and one therapy session a week.

Program hours are from 12 noon to 8 p.m, Tuesday through Thursday.

SERVICES – all services are free

• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Pro-social activities
  • Yoga/Mat Pilates
  • Art
  • Culinary
  • Health and wellness discussion groups
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Financial literacy
  • Day trips
• Family style meal served each evening
• Support and services to assist in transition to adulthood
  • Job applications and the interview process
  • College and vocational training
  • Independent housing
  • Skill building
  • Personal Empowerment
• Referrals to other programs and agencies for additional services

REFERRALS

• Self
• Schools
• Families
• Agencies
• Health practitioners

The program uses a positive youth development model and incorporates trauma informed care. The program’s design fosters cohesiveness among clients and staff and provides support and services to assist young women as they transition to adulthood.

This program is run by the Bergen County Division of Family Guidance.

Eligibility	All program services are free for Bergen County female residents ages 16-22.
Age Groups	Adolescents Adults
Gender-Specific	Female Only
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Art / Writing / Poetry Recreation / Social / Sports Community Drop In / Community Center Employment / Training Life Skills Training Preparing for Adulthood Family & Support Services LGBTQ Youth Groups
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health ADHD / ADD Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Depression Eating Disorders Family Conflict & Distress Grief / Loss Mental Health Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Self-Injury Teen Issues Trauma / PTSD Crisis / Safety Bullying Suicide / Suicidal Ideation
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Assessment / Evaluation Counseling Counseling / Therapy, Group Counseling / Therapy, Individual Medication Monitoring Social Skills
Payment Options	Free
Areas Served	Bergen County

Last Updated: 05/15/24