Q&A with retiring Family Life Education Coordinator Barbara Rudnick

Posted 7 years ago

Barbara Rudnick, JFCS Family Life Education Coordinator, will be retiring this month after 25 years with JFCS. Read a Q&A below with Barbara about her time with JFCS and what she enjoyed most about her positio[...]

After 25 years of helping people, Barbara says goodbye

Posted 7 years ago

By Barbara Rudnick • JFCS Family Life Education Program Manager   I will be retiring at the end of June. Having worked at JFCS for the last 25 years, I want to share with you some things I know for su[...]

Some important information about suicide

Posted 7 years ago

By Barbara Rudnick • JFCS Family Life Education Program Manager JFCS cares!  We want you to know that we are here to offer information, help and support for those suffering from mental health and many other li[...]

JFCS continues conversation on mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted 7 years ago

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. One in five Americans is affected by mental health conditions, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). "Stigma is toxic to their mental health because it [...]

New building gives JFCS Counseling program a state-of-the-art home

Posted 7 years ago

Counseling offices designed to be warm, comfortable and private   JFCS was proud to offer the highest quality of care in counseling and other mental health services at its previous location. Nevertheless, w[...]

Multi-faith initiative launched to support people touched by mental illness

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 [...]

Bullying – What you can do to prevent it

Posted 8 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 Pre[...]

Intake and Resource Connection: A trusting voice at JFCS’ front door

Posted 8 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 wh[...]

Conference has helped reduce stigma of mental illness in Jewish community over the years

Posted 8 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,[...]

What to say to someone dealing with a loss

Posted 8 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 med[...]