Jewish Family Services Of Greenwich Inc

Counseling: jewish family services of greenwich (jfs) operates the bennett center for behavioral health, providing high-quality, affordable mental health care to individuals and families across the lifespan. Services include individual, couples, and family therapy, support groups, and school- and community-based counseling delivered by licensed clinicians using evidence-based practices such as cbt, dbt, and structured psychotherapy for adolescents responding to chronic stress. The program addresses anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship stressors, with a focus on accessibility for low- and moderate-income clients. Over 60% of clients served are from low-income or working-class households, and more than one-third identify as bilingual or multicultural families facing barriers such as language, stigma, or transportation. Jfs provides sliding-scale and insurance-based care, ensuring that no one is turned away due to inability to pay. The bennett center for behavioral health partners with public schools, municipalities, and local organizations to embed clinicians in community settings, bringing care directly to where clients live and learn. In the past year, jfs clinicians provided over 13,000 sessions of therapy at fairfield county sites and telehealth state-wide. The program continues to expand its footprint through school-based micro-clinics and telehealth access points to meet the regions growing behavioral health needs. Rooted in compassion and guided by evidence, jfs helps clients heal, build resilience, and find hope.

Older adult services: jewish family services of greenwich (jfs) provides comprehensive older adult services that help aging residents remain safe, independent, and connected to their community. The program supports seniors and caregivers through case monitoring, home visits, and volunteer companionship programs designed to combat isolation, enhance quality of life, and help older adults remain independent in their homes. Two cornerstone initiativessupermarketing for seniors and compassionate companionsextend the reach of jfs into homes across the community. Supermarketing for seniors matches homebound older adults who can no longer shop on their own with trained volunteers who assist with grocery shopping, errands, and weekly check-ins. This service ensures access to nutritious food, social interaction, and the reassurance that someone is looking out for them. The compassionate companions program pairs volunteers with homebound or socially isolated older adults to provide "door through door" support to routine medical appointments. This service ensures older adults have a trusted companion to ensure their safety and comfort while navigating outside the home for improved health and wellness and longterm positive outcomes. Each year, jfs serves more than 2,023 older adults throughout fairfield county, collaborating with municipal senior centers, hospitals, and faith- based organizations to coordinate care and identify those most at risk of isolation. Through a blend of professional expertise and community volunteerism, jfs ensures that older adults are treated with dignity, respect, and compassionremaining connected to the community they helped build.

Jewish family services of greenwich (jfs) has significantly expanded its immigration legal services program to meet the growing demand for high- quality, affordable legal support among nonu.s.-born residents across fairfield and new london counties. The program provides direct legal representation and consultation for individuals and families seeking work authorization, family reunification, adjustment of status, asylum, and pathways toward lawful permanent residence and citizenship. Led by licensed immigration attorneys and supported by a team of experienced multilingual paralegals, the program ensures that clients are met with dignity, respect, and cultural understanding. Services are available in english, spanish, haitian creole, and other languages, reducing barriers that often prevent immigrants from accessing trustworthy legal guidance. Jfs works closely with community partners, local schools, faith groups, and state agencies to identify those most in need of support, particularly low-income families, survivors of trauma, and newly arrived humanitarian parolees. In 2024, the program served more than 768 individuals, providing them with the legal tools and information needed to stabilize their status, pursue employment, and build secure lives in their new communities. Through compassionate advocacy and education, jfs not only helps clients navigate complex legal systems but also strengthens families and promotes inclusion across connecticut.