Northwest Counseling Services offers a range of support services for the development of children and strengthening of families. It provides assistance in the areas of developmental difficulties, learning problems, and career, emotional, psychological and parenting issues. The organization also offers prevention services in schools and communities throughout the Northwest. Its prevention services include assessment, early intervention counseling and crisis response. In addition, Northwest Counseling Services conducts various counseling sessions to deal with alcohol and drug problems. It organizes several employee assistance programs for managers and supervisors. The organization employs a staff of more than 70 social workers and counselors. Northwest Counseling Services maintains a location in Columbus, Ohio.