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952-546-0616 Need assistance with medical appointments? Who can use Accompanied Service? Where can I go? How much does it cost?
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952-546-0616 The JFCS counseling staff strives to maximize each person’s strengths and skills. Each counselor works to educate and empower people by developing an individualized treatment plan using a variety of therapeutic methods. JFCS maintains the highest ethical and clinical standards of professional practice. PREPARE/ENRICH is a dynamic program designed to enhance marital growth and revitalize relationships. The JFCS Counseling Department program assists couples of all types - those considering marriage, newly engaged couples, gay/lesbian couples, and those married for years. Through PREPARE/ENRICH, couples can assess their compatibility, learn to resolve differences, handle financial decisions and increase their communication skills. JFCS counselors are skilled in working with diverse couples.
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Deikel Family AlterCare Adult Day Program Laura Philbrook This adult day service program is a wonderful environment for people who otherwise might be alone and isolated during the day. Adults with memory and/or physical impairments, dementia and developmental disabilities will enjoy a safe, stimulating and supportive environment at the Deikel Family AlterCare Program. It offers respite for the at-home caregiver during the day. Located on the Ackerberg Community Campus in St. Louis Park. Learn more about Sholom Community Alliance. All AlterCare staff have undergone extensive training on Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related topics to meet licensure requirements mandated by the State of Minnesota.
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Deikel Transportation Services Phone - 952-546-0616 Here’s a convenient, reliable way for adults 60 years and older to get to a doctor’s appointment, friend’s house, grocery store and more. Deikel Transportation provides rides for clients of the JFCS L’Chaim Senior Services Program who reside within a defined service area in Hennepin County.
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Immigrant and Refugee Services Asya Fridland More than over 12 percent of the local Jewish community comes from the former Soviet Union. Whether someone is new to the U.S. or has been living here for several years, JFCS provides services for all ages and stages of life, from young adults making career and college choices, to parenting years, to older adults thinking about retirement and health concerns. JFCS offers culturally and linguistically appropriate information, referral and services, along with strategies for positively approaching life's transitions. Click here to learn about the Russian Seasons in Minnesota's annual art festival.
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Intake and Resource Connection 952-546-0616 When people don’t know where to turn for help, they can call JFCS. The Information and Resource Connection staff has a thorough knowledge of resources in the Jewish and general communities. Information and Resource Connection staff can help you connect with our services and manage much of the emergency financial assistance available through JFCS.
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952-546-0616 JFCS provides a nutritious, kosher, mid-day meal, five days per week, delivered to people who are homebound or have difficulty preparing meals. The kosher Meals on Wheels program allows people to maintain their dietary practices. All meals are prepared in the kosher kitchen at Sholom Home West.
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952-546-0616 The professional staff at JFCS works closely with adults age 60 and older and their families to ensure safe, supported and independent living at home. Participants receive case management and services such as transportation, shopping assistance, housecleaning, kosher Meals on Wheels, medication set-up, bathing, foot care and health monitoring. Reverse mortgage counseling is now available - Click here for more information. In addition to the services that LCSS provides for clients, the program also offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. For more information about volunteering in the LCSS program contact, Debra Savitt at dsavitt@jfcsmpls.org.
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Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) 952-546-0616 Mental Health Support Services works with people who live with serious and persistent mental illness. The program helps people improve connections with family, work and community, while achieving and maintaining health, stability, and independence. |
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NORC (Nurturing Our Retired Citizens) 952-546-0616 NORC mobilizes the community to allow seniors to remain independent and in their homes for as long as they can with the help they need to remain healthy, safe and engaged citizens. We help to create an environment that nurtures healthy aging and inspires residents of all ages to work toward that goal. Reverse mortgage counseling is now available - Click here for more information. |
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Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Mary Bahneman Low-income seniors learn valuable job skills and earn wages while working at local nonprofit agencies. |
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Survivor Support Services is a program of L'Chaim Senior Services (LCSS) that provides service to Jewish victims of Nazi persecution. All the services of LCSS are available to survivors as they encounter the hardships of aging. This program receives funds from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany for the Emergency Assistance Program for Nazi Victims at the direction of the United States District Court supervising the lawsuit In Re: Holocaust Victims Assets Litigation (Swiss Banks).
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Twin Cities Jewish Healing Program Judy Marcus At JFCS we believe that no one should face illness or loss alone. The Twin Cities Jewish Healing Program offers prayers, and shared wisdom, to help those in need of healing. With trained volunteers and access to information and referral, this unique program answers the call for many individuals and their families encountering life-altering situations. Recent News articles Resources Jewish High Holidays: Rosh Hashanah
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Debra Savitt, Program Manager, Volunteer Resources Each year, more than 900 JFCS volunteers provide services to those in need in both the Jewish and general communities. JFCS provides short-and long-term, flexible, volunteer opportunities in a variety of programs. Each month a volunteer opportunity is featured in our e-directions newsletter, and the Mitzvah Madness volunteer opportunities web page is continuously updated with the most current volunteer opportunities available. Please download and print out the JFCS Volunteer Application Form.
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