We are proud to share with you the exciting success of a new program model that JFS is currently piloting! Accessible mental health care is a core service provided by JFS. High-quality mental health services are essential for all people, yet they can often be out of reach for people experiencing poverty. In 2020, the […]
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We are excited to announce the appointment of Lauren Hardy as the new Director of Addictions and Mental Health Services at Jewish Family Services (JFS) and Jewish Addictions Community Services (JACS). With over 11 years of experience in the mental health and substance use sectors, Lauren brings a wealth of knowledge from her roles as
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October 7th, 2023 was just a regular day in the lives of many communities. October 7th was a day that changed everything in ours. With the arrival of new Israeli members, shifts in the political landscape, and the challenges faced by our low-income community, we continue to see rising fear and anxiety within our Jewish
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In recent years, the topic of mental health has been just about everywhere: in conversations, on billboards, and even dedicated episodes on our favourite TV shows. This prominence has started a shift in the conversation — one that needs to happen. For far too long, stigma has kept the advancement of mental health initiatives in
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This weekend, during the Jewish holiday of Shemini Atzeret, a day synonymous with spiritual healing and reflection, Hamas terrorists launched a heinous attack on Israeli civilians, murdering hundreds, injuring thousands, and kidnapping an untold number of innocent men, women and children. As a Jewish social service agency, our mission is to support the mental health
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How do service providers such as JFS create a welcoming environment for LGBTQ2S+ clients? It’s an important question as the LGBTQ2S+ community has and continues to experience condemnation, discrimination, and hate crimes. For many decades, counselling services have played a part in addressing the social injustices that members of the LGBTQ2S+ community have experienced. Language,
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JFS counsellors are trained to use a social justice lens to reduce barriers affecting marginalized people in our community. Often, our therapists find that therapy is not enough to treat their client’s concerns. Many times the client and counsellor together look at factors that may be worsening the symptoms. For example, a client whose health
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