Mental Health Support

JF&CS is committed to helping individuals and families build a strong foundation for resilience and well-being across the lifespan.

Supporting the emotional and mental health of our clients and families is an important part of this goal. Whether someone needs short-term support during a life transition or challenging situation, or ongoing support to manage a chronic condition, JF&CS is here to help.

Mental Health Connect

A free, confidential information and referral service. Contact us or call 781-693-5562 to talk with a JF&CS mental health professional who will take the time to understand your situation and connect you with expert advice and appropriate resources.

Path to Well-being

Path to Well-being is a new joint initiative of McLean Hospital, Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), and JF&CS. Participants access this no-cost, six-to-eight-week, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from a laptop or via an app on a tablet or smartphone. It provides practical strategies that can help you feel better, even during stressful times. To learn more, email us or call 781-693-5562.

Support for Families with Young Children

• Weekly visits and support for parents who are adjusting to parenthood, isolated, or overwhelmed
• Support groups for parents of babies under one year old
• Therapeutic interventions for young children and parents impacted by trauma, postpartum depression or anxiety, perinatal mood disorders, and related stressors
• Consultations for parents with a child under the age of 3
• Support for substance-exposed newborns and their families

Support for Families with School-Aged Children

• Hands-on assistance and advocacy, including special education advocacy, for parents with a child with mental health challenges
• Support group for children who have a sibling with special needs
• Consultations for parents with a child with a disability or mental health challenge

Support for Adults

• Individualized coaching and emotional support for adults with mental health challenges to build skills and connect with resources 
• Weekly music therapy for individuals with mental health diagnoses, led by Board-Certified Music Therapist and singer/songwriter 
• Support, planning, and advocacy for survivors of domestic abuse and those that care about them
• End-of-Life spiritual support for people facing terminal illness
• Social group and activities for adults living with chronic mental health challenges
• Weekly visits and support for isolated or vulnerable older adults to provide companionship and connection
• Support groups for adult children and care partners of individuals with dementia or Parkinson’s disease
• Bereavement support groups for individuals who are experiencing grief and loss 
• JF&CS is now offering a support group for suicide loss survivors

Support for Meeting Basic Needs

• Those who are struggling financially due to mental health challenges can turn to JF&CS for help in meeting their basic needs. Our agency may be able to provide free kosher groceries, emergency financial assistance, interest-free loans, help applying for public benefits, or pro bono legal services. 

Support for Community Organizations

• JF&CS experts provide training and support to integrate knowledge and practice and meet the needs of professionals and public and private organizations working with infants, young children, and families; people with disabilities; and older adults.