Our San Mateo Office is now open!  We are located at  2001 Winward Way (cross street Mariner's Island Blvd), San Mateo . At this site we offer services for children, including a wonderful Parents Place facility, families, adults, and seniors. For information please call 650-931-1800.

 

SAVE THE DATE!  Tuesday, March 13, 2007, Navigating Learning Disabilities, A Resource Event for Parents and Professionals, 4:30 to 8:30 PM, 200 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto.  The event includes 20 exhibitors, a keynote speech, parent information booth, student panel, simulation center and a book fair. $25/sliding scale available. For information call Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet, 650/688-3037 or GloriaMS@jfcs.org.  Click here to register.

 

FREE Support Group for Families Dealing With Serious Mental Illness

In partnership with the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, JFCS offers a support group the fourth Tuesday of every month.  The next meeting will be held on February 27 and March 27 from 7 - 9 p.m.   Symptoms, medications, resources, relapse and recovery will be discussed in a full, supportive environment.  The meetings are open to all.  For further information or to sign up please call Don Sussman, LCSW, 650-688-3046 or DonS@jfcs.org.

 

FREE Meal Delivery Program for Adults and Children with Disabilities

"Chicken Soupers," is a  program of JFCS primarily for members of the Jewish community with disabilities or chronic illness who would benefit from delicious home-cooked meals and healthy snacks to nourish the body and uplift the spirit. Family members caring for an adult or child with an illness or disability are also eligible. Once a month deliveries.  To be part of this program as a volunteer or recipient contact: Don Sussman, at 650-688-3046 or DonS@jfcs.org

 

FREE, Job Strategy Group

Jewish Vocational Services is offering this free monthly workshop at JFCS in Palo Alto.  Are you looking for a job?  The Job Search Strategy Group is a resource to help you wherever you are in your job search. This session is facilitated by an expert in the field, but the discussion is led by you, the job seeker, as the group works together to strategize about job search techniques and overcoming challenges.  The next session will be Friday, February 23, 1 - 3 p.m.  For information, contact Sarah Accomazzo, 415-782-6253 or saccomazzo@jvs.org.

 

Cafe by the Bay for  Holocaust Survivors

Join us for the the monthly social event for survivors.  On February 7, we'll attend a performance of the one-woman show, ROSE, by the Traveling Jewish Theater. Tickets are available for $10 from Bobbi Bornstein, 650-688-3090 or BobbiB@jfcs.org. Please call to reserve your space or request transportation.

 

New Program Announcement: Single Parent Center

This program was created for Jewish single parent families in the Bay Area who are low income or living in poverty. It will provide counseling, parenting classes, resource and referrals to local community based organizations, job training, financial management, childcare referrals ,and support groups as well as other services identified by the family. Please contact Don Sussman at 650-688-3046 or dons@jfcs.org

 

NEW Support Group for Parents of Children with Juvenile Diabetes

This 6-session support group offers parents with diabetic children a chance to meet and talk about family life with a diabetic child.  The goal will be to  enable parents to join together to look into the emotional and practical issues of families living with diabetes.  Meets second Tuesday of each month, beginning February 13, 7:30 - 9 p.m. with Erica Pelavin, LCSW, PhD.  $10 per session.  For information or to register contact Don Sussman, 650-688-3046 or dons@jfcs.org.

 

Coping with Chronic Illness and Disabilities

This informative and supportive group welcomes adults ages 18-60 who are coping with issues related to chronic illness and disabilities.  Group discussion will include healthy coping strategies, enhancing self-esteem, changing life roles, reducing isolation, dealing with family and friends, and other relevant issues. Meets monthly, second Wednesday, 1:30 - 3 p.m. beginning February 14.  Fee, $5 donation requested, Medi-Cal accepted. Pre-registration and a group membership interview required. Contact John Bisenius, LCSW, 650-688-3097 or JohnB@jfcs.org.

 

Single Again Separation/Divorce Support Group

This is a six-week support group designed for individuals coping with separation or divorce.  Participants will discuss finding inner strengths; managing feelings of anger, loss, grief; helping children through the process; changing relationships with family and friends; building new relationships and accessing community resources.  Thursdays, beginning Winter 2007, 7 - 8:30 p.m., with Marlene Levenson, LCSW. $150 for 6 sessions. For information or to register contact Marlene at 650-688-3034 or MarleneL@jfcs.org.

 

Grief Group

This ten-week group will address the isolation often felt by people who are grieving. Group members will learn from each other's experiences by sharing feelings and gaining support from each other for the pain and loss they are experiencing. Personal goals will be established and worked on throughout the group. Members will have the opportunity to explore their individual responses to loss using memorabilia, letter writing, and relaxation techiniques. Wednesdays, beginning February 7, 2007, 4:00 to 5:30 PM, with Claire Wolf, LMFT, $15/session. Contact Claire at 650-688-3034 or ClaireW@jfcs.org.

 

Social Aniexty Group

This ten-week group is for people whose anxiety diminshes their pleasure in social relationships and situations. This non-judgemental group will explore the nature of social anxiety, negative thought patterns, and triggers in our daily interactions. We will develop individualized goals for more pleasurable social interactions and wil challenge our negative thoughts. We will practices techniques for interrupting the cycle of stress and anxiety. Wednesdays, begining February 7, 2007, 7 to 8:30 PM, $15/session, with Claire Wolf, LMFT, $15/session. Contact Claire at 650-688-3034, or ClaireW@jfcs.org.

 

Begin From Within, Ongoing Support Group about Food and Weight 

This group provides a safe environment for people who have decided to make changes in their lifestyle and relationship to food and weight.  Meets every Monday, 7:30 to 9 PM, with Laurel Woodard, $30/session.  Pre-registration is required.  Call Laurel Woodard, LMFT, at 650-688-3073 or LaurelW@jfcs.org. 

 

Mental Health Counseling