Posted 7 years ago
By Emily Saltzman • JFCS Community Services Director
There have been conversations across the Twin Cities for many years on how faith communities can foster support and guidance for individuals and families touched by mental illness. Some faith communities have developed standalone me[...] Posted 7 years ago
By Barbara Rudnick • Family Life Education Program Manager
October is a busy month for raising awareness. It is Breast Cancer Awareness month, Domestic Abuse Awareness month, National Bullying Prevention Month and Oct. 11 was National Coming Out Day, which raises awareness of Lesbia[...] Posted 7 years ago
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 what to ask for when they call us. The good news is they don’t have to know – thanks[...] Posted 7 years ago
JFCS’ and JFS’ Annual Twin Cities Mental Health Educational Conference helps those living with mental illness realize they are not alone When someone contacts JFCS for help related to mental health, we have teams of clinically trained professionals who take a holistic approach to each[...]Posted 7 years ago
By Barbara Rudnick • JFCS Family Life Education Program Manager
We will all experience major losses in our lives. Whether it is the death of a loved one, losing one’s home or job, a divorce, a medical diagnosis, chronic illness, etc., these are the losses that shake us to our core. [...] Posted 7 years ago
By Ruth Paley • Clinical Services Director
Last month was Social Workers Month; throughout the month of March, the social work profession was celebrated and showcased nationally in many ways. At Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis, social workers play an important role t[...] Posted 7 years ago
Are you struggling with a chronic disease such as MS, Lupus, Fibromyalgia or Diabetes? Have you been diagnosed with cancer? If so, you and or your family member caregivers may want to participate in an upcoming series called Renewing Life (RL).
Renewing Life is a nine-week educational/s[...] Posted 7 years ago
The Twin Cities Jewish Healing Program has offered comfort, hope and strength for over 22 years to Jewish individuals and families unaffiliated with a synagogue who are experiencing loss, life challenges, illness, dying and grief.
The Healing Program has created many heartwarming storie[...] Posted 8 years ago
By Emily Saltzman • JFCS Community Services Director
On Oct. 23 more than 500 individuals attended our 16th annual Conference on Mental Health. This year’s conference, Forecast: Resilience, Weathering Life’s Storms, which brought together professionals, mental health organizations[...] Posted 8 years ago
Mental illness affects thousands of people in ways large and small – from their career and finances to relationships with family and friends. It may be so severe that the individual has trouble functioning day-to-day, or so hidden that even close family and friends don’t know about the illness[...] 