The Up Center
Jill Zaricor, LCSW, is an experienced mental health professional currently serving as an Outpatient Therapist at Alicia's Place since December 2023. Previously, Jill worked as a Pediatric and Adolescent Therapist at Cohen Veterans Network Clinic from September 2022 to August 2023 and as an Interdisciplinary Counselor with the US Navy from September 2021 to September 2022. Jill has a strong background in child and family therapy, having provided outpatient treatment at Whole Journey Services and coordinated children's advocacy and outreach programs at DOVE, Inc. Jill's clinical experience includes managing trauma cases and conducting therapy at various organizations, including Children's Charter Trauma Clinic and Jewish Family & Children, along with serving as a Shelter Children's Counselor at the Women's Resource Center. Jill holds a Master of Social Work from Simmons University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Virginia Tech.
The Up Center
The Up Center, headquartered in Norfolk, Va., is the region's oldest and largest non-profit family services agency dedicated to helping people live better lives. Founded in 1883, the agency responds to the needs of our community's most vulnerable citizens by providing comprehensive, effective and innovative services in four core areas: Protecting our children, Strengthening families, Empowering people in crisis and Maximizing independence for those with disabilities. The Up Center has four locations throughout Hampton Roads and serves over 10,000 people each year. Our Vision is a healthy community where children and families thrive. We believe that families are at the foundation of a thriving community. When we invest in all families, children are ready for school, parents are prepared to invest their talents in the workplace, home is a place of security, love and hope, and neighborhoods flourish. Our community becomes a better place to live, work and give. Our mission is: We are committed to partnering with children, families, and communities to improve lives and outcomes through prevention, intervention, and support services. Through innovative services and community collaboration, we build strong families- the foundation of a resilient, flourishing community. Our programs meet the diverse needs of children and families, including: - Counseling and mental health skill-building - Early childhood education and youth mentoring - Foster Care - Financial and housing education and counseling - Workforce readiness and development - Disability Services