Posted 5 years ago
In addition to keynote, conference will feature workshops with 22 topics to pick from The 19th annual Mental Health Education Conference sponsored by the Twin Cities Jewish community, “Creating Healing and All that Jazz,” will be held 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Temple Is[...]Posted 5 years ago
Intake and Resource Connection is JFCS' first response to requests for help
At JFCS, we like to stress that we are the first place people call for help when they are facing a challenge. However, even people who are aware JFCS provides assistance in a multitude of areas are often unsure wh[...] Posted 5 years ago
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
By Mark Kaufman • JFCS Counselor
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), someone dies by suicide every 40 seconds. That is a scary statistic, but for[...] Posted 5 years ago
JFCS Senior Services can help mitigate risk of falling for you or a loved one
By Annette Sandler • Aging Services Director
Falls can drastically change a person’s ability to remain independent and can generate enormous economic and personal costs. A fall for an older adul[...] Posted 5 years ago
High Holidays a time for introspection; and also a call for action
I was talking with a friend recently about the upcoming Jewish High Holiday season, our memories we cherish, and building new experiences during this time of year that incorporate our contemporary views. I was reminded of [...] Posted 5 years ago
Nancy and Kevin Rhein will be presented with the Friends of the Family Award at JFCS’ 31st Annual Benefit
Shortly after Nancy and Kevin Rhein first settled with their three children in Minnetonka in 1994, after five cross-country corporate moves, Nancy was looking for volunteer opportunit[...] 