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Help FOOD4KIDS win a $10,000 award from Safeco Insurance

Posted on by Sandy Hagen

Safeco will feature an original story about FOOD4KIDS New Haven which is scheduled to run on Safeco’s social media sites for one week, starting Wed. March 28. Jewish Family Service supporters need to like, comment and share the story on social media at least 200 times during the week starting this Wednesday, and FOOD4KIDS New Haven will receive a $10,000 donation. FOOD4KIDS has already won $5,000 through this Safeco award, but your likes, comments and shares will double the award to $10,000.

Stay tuned on the Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven Facebook Page to find out how to engage with the social media post.  A link to the post will be made live once it is available on Wednesday.

Thank you in advance for your likes, comments and shares of the social media story.

To learn more about the FOOD4KIDS program, please visit: https://jfsnh.org/programs-services/food-4-kids-program/

Joe Adler To Be Honored at JFS Spring Celebration May 6th

Posted on by Sandy Hagen

Please join us at the Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven Spring Celebration as we honor Joe Adler, founding member and inspiration for the JFS Social Work Outreach Services (“SOS”) Program.  The event will take place on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 6 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven, 360 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT.

 

The JFS “SOS” Program serves as a safety net for the community.  “SOS” offers food assistance and social, vocational, outreach and financial services which make a positive impact on the lives of community members facing extreme hardships.

 

 

To purchase tickets for the event or to become a sponsor, and/or make a donation, please visit http://weblink.donorperfect.com/jfs_spring_celebration_2018 or you may call JFS at (203) 389-5599 x 102.

Your support of the Spring Celebration will benefit the JFS “SOS” Program.

April Bereavement Support Group to meet on April 9th and 23rd

Posted on by Sandy Hagen

Finding Comfort and Support:
A Jewish Bereavement Group

The loss of a loved one is felt differently by different people. Some who are grieving want extra support when times get more difficult, especially before holidays, but also at any time of year.

The Jewish Wellness & Healing Center at JFS has started a bereavement group. This group is an opportunity to receive peer support from individuals who have experienced something similar so you can cope a little easier.

The April meetings are scheduled on Monday, April 9th and Monday, April 23rd. Each group member will get the opportunity to verbalize their feelings and receive appropriate feedback from other group members and the facilitator.

Rabbi Fred Hyman, Ed.D, Director of Pastoral Counseling of the JFS Jewish Wellness and Healing Center, who has many years of experience as a congregational rabbi and as a mental health clinician, will facilitate this group.

The group will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the JFS office 1440 Whalley Ave. New Haven.

If a bereavement support group might be of help to you, please know that you are
welcome to attend.
For more information and/or registration, please contact
Rabbi Fred Hyman at 203-389-5599, ext. 135

March Bereavement Support Group to Meet on March 12th and 26th

Posted on by Sandy Hagen

Finding Comfort and Support:
A Jewish Bereavement Group

The loss of a loved one is felt differently by different people. Some who are grieving want extra support when times get more difficult, especially before holidays, but also at any time of year.

The Jewish Wellness & Healing Center at JFS has started a bereavement group. This group is an opportunity to receive peer support from individuals who have experienced something similar so you can cope a little easier.

The March meetings are scheduled on Monday, March 12th and Monday, March 26th. Each group member will get the opportunity to verbalize their feelings and receive appropriate feedback from other group members and the facilitator.

Rabbi Fred Hyman, Ed.D, Director of Pastoral Counseling of the JFS Jewish Wellness and Healing Center, who has many years of experience as a congregational rabbi and as a mental health clinician, will facilitate this group.

The group will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the JFS office 1440 Whalley Ave. New Haven.

If a bereavement support group might be of help to you, please know that you are
welcome to attend.
For more information and/or registration, please contact
Rabbi Fred Hyman at 203-389-5599, ext. 135

Bereavement Support Group to Meet on February 12th and 26th

Posted on by Sandy Hagen

Finding Comfort and Support:
A Jewish Bereavement Group

The loss of a loved one is felt differently by different people. Some who are grieving want extra support when times get more difficult, especially before holidays, but also at any time of year.

The Jewish Wellness & Healing Center at JFS has started a bereavement group. This group is an opportunity to receive peer support from individuals who have experienced something similar so you can cope a little easier.

The February meetings are scheduled on Monday, February 12th and Monday, February 26th. Each group member will get the opportunity to verbalize their feelings and receive appropriate feedback from other group members and the facilitator.

Rabbi Fred Hyman, Ed.D, Director of Pastoral Counseling of the JFS Jewish Wellness and Healing Center, who has many years of experience as a congregational rabbi and as a mental health clinician, will facilitate this group.

The group will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the JFS office 1440 Whalley Ave. New Haven.

If a bereavement support group might be of help to you, please know that you are
welcome to attend.
For more information and/or registration, please contact
Rabbi Fred Hyman at 203-389-5599, ext. 135

Bereavement Support Group to Meet on January 15th and 29th

Posted on by Sandy Hagen

Finding Comfort and Support:
A Jewish Bereavement Group

The loss of a loved one is felt differently by different people. Some who are grieving want extra support when times get more difficult, especially before holidays, but also at any time of year.

The Jewish Wellness & Healing Center at JFS has started a bereavement group. This group is an opportunity to receive peer support from individuals who have experienced something similar so you can cope a little easier.

The January meetings are scheduled on Monday, January 15th and Monday, January 29th. Each group member will get the opportunity to verbalize their feelings and receive appropriate feedback from other group members and the facilitator.

Rabbi Fred Hyman, Ed.D, Director of Pastoral Counseling of the JFS Jewish Wellness and Healing Center, who has many years of experience as a congregational rabbi and as a mental health clinician, will facilitate this group.

The group will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the JFS office 1440 Whalley Ave. New Haven.

If a bereavement support group might be of help to you, please know that you are
welcome to attend.
For more information and/or registration, please contact
Rabbi Fred Hyman at 203-389-5599, ext. 135

Bereavement Support Group to Meet on December 4th and 18th

Posted on by Sandy Hagen

Finding Comfort and Support:
A Jewish Bereavement Group

The loss of a loved one is felt differently by different people. Some who are grieving want extra support when times get more difficult, especially before holidays, but also at any time of year.

The Jewish Wellness & Healing Center at JFS has started a bereavement group. This group is an opportunity to receive peer support from individuals who have experienced something similar so you can cope a little easier.

The December meetings are scheduled on Monday, December 4th and Monday, December 18th. Each group member will get the opportunity to verbalize their feelings and receive appropriate feedback from other group members and the facilitator.

Rabbi Fred Hyman, Ed.D, Director of Pastoral Counseling of the JFS Jewish Wellness and Healing Center, who has many years of experience as a congregational rabbi and as a mental health clinician, will facilitate this group.

The group will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the JFS office 1440 Whalley Ave. New Haven.

If a bereavement support group might be of help to you, please know that you are
welcome to attend.
For more information and/or registration, please contact
Rabbi Fred Hyman at 203-389-5599, ext. 135

JFS Offers Mental Health counseling at No Charge for the Uninsured

Posted on by Sandy Hagen
Through a State grant from the CT Department of Social Services, JFS is able to provide mental health counseling and other client services at no charge for individuals and families with no health insurance. Eligible participants are U.S. residents who do not exceed the income cap of 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. In addition to mental health services, clients may receive employment counseling, life skills training, assistance with obtaining housing, parent education, financial/budgeting counseling, referrals for additional community supports, and other client services. For more information on JFS’s counseling services, please click here.

 

Bereavement Group to Meet on November 6th and November 20th

Posted on by Sandy Hagen

Finding Comfort and Support:
A Jewish Bereavement Group

The loss of a loved one is felt differently by different people. Some who are grieving want extra support when times get more difficult, especially before holidays, but also at any time of year.

The Jewish Wellness & Healing Center at JFS has started a bereavement group. This group is an opportunity to receive peer support from individuals who have experienced something similar so you can cope a little easier.

The November meetings are scheduled on Monday, November 6th and Monday, November 20th. Each group member will get the opportunity to verbalize their feelings and receive appropriate feedback from other group members and the facilitator.

Rabbi Fred Hyman, Ed.D, Director of Pastoral Counseling of the JFS Jewish Wellness and Healing Center, who has many years of experience as a congregational rabbi and as a mental health clinician, will facilitate this group.

The group will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the JFS office 1440 Whalley Ave. New Haven.

If a bereavement support group might be of help to you, please know that you are
welcome to attend.
For more information and/or registration, please contact
Rabbi Fred Hyman at 203-389-5599, ext. 135