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

Posted 7 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 7 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[...]

JFCS continues conversation on mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted 8 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 [...]

Introducing Community Services Director Amy Weiss

Posted 8 years ago

With its Community Services programs, JFCS looks for opportunities that help build and sustain well-being and meaningful connections, creating a stronger community. Through partnerships with PRISM Food Shelf and i[...]

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,[...]