From the desk of CEO Judy Halper: September 2018

Posted 6 years ago

For the past 18 years, in coordination with Jewish Family Service of St. Paul, and support from the Minneapolis and St. Paul Jewish Federations, as well as many individuals and other sponsors, our community has ha[...]

When suicide enters our world

Posted 6 years ago

By Mark Kaufman, MSW, LICSW, JFCS Counselor   Suicide is unfortunately more common than many think. We hear about it often – but suicide is hardest when it strikes close to home.   I met Ji[...]

Ask a JFCS Counselor: Should my 7-year-old see a therapist?

Posted 6 years ago

JFCS’ highly skilled, licensed therapists work with care and compassion to address the challenges people face throughout their lives. They help clients identify goals and potential solutions to problems that cau[...]

Mental Health Education Conference Oct. 21 will feature humorist and radio personality John Moe

Posted 6 years ago

The 18th annual Mental Health Education Conference sponsored by the Twin Cities Jewish community, “Hope, Humor and Healing – Finding Light in Dark Places,” will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at [...]

In a community originally reluctant to address mental illness, Laurie Kramer’s mission has been to educate and lessen stigma

Posted 6 years ago

Kramer (pictured at right with Conference Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Gordon), founder of the annual Mental Health Education Conference, will step down from the Conference Coordinator role this fall after 18 years[...]