From the Desk of CEO Amy Weiss: September 2026 September is officially recognized as both National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and National Recovery Month. While we know that mental health challenges are not confined to one particular month – or [...]
Gut microbiome and mental health By Samantha Shepherd, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Counselor “It’s not all in your head” Do you get that “gut” feeling when something is not right? Have you ever been told to “listen to your gut?” Turn[...]
The mental health benefits of riding a motorcycle  By Mark Kaufman, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Therapist “You never see a motorcycle parked outside a therapist’s office.”  You may be surprised to hear that riding a motorcycle has mental health benefits,[...]
From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: May 2020 From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper Minding your mental health during the pandemic It might have been a month ago, and then again, it seems like years ago, that I mentioned in this column that it is always important to mind one’s mental he[...]
Some important information about suicide 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[...]