Refugee Mental Health team offered a therapeutic wellness group for recently arrived refugee students
The JFS Refugee Mental Health program provides specialized, culturally sensitive, compassionate mental health care and support services for refugees and immigrants of all ages, faiths, ethnicities, and countries of origin. Last April, the Refugee Mental Health team started a new therapeutic wellness group for recently arrived refugee students at Denver’s South High School to give students a space to feel comfortable sharing their experiences and expressing themselves in a welcoming and safe environment.
Make mental health a priority
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health, fighting stigma, and supporting the estimated one million Coloradans with mental health conditions and their families. It is also a time to check in with yourself and ask if you or your loved ones need additional support, want to make healthier choices, and are the best version of yourself?
I Matter: Making sure youth have the support they need
In the summer of 2021, Colorado passed a bill establishing a temporary behavioral health services program in response to our youth’s worsening mental health crisis. And, JFS is proud to be one of the participants in the I Matter program, which is the first in the nation. Learn more about this one-of-a-kind program and how it might help you.
Winter Wellness for Teens and Parents
Boulder JCC and Jewish Family Service present this four-part weekly series at the Boulder JCC. Each session will consist of fun, creative, and holistic self-care activities paired with resiliency-building skills, and body-based strategies to cope with stress and anxiety.
Join a Free Monthly Caregiver Support Group
If you are caring for or are concerned about an aging parent nearby or long distance, we invite you to attend Caring for Your Aging Parent, a free virtual monthly drop-in support group for adult children on the first Wednesday of each month, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Processing Trauma and Restoring Self-Esteem
Joshua had been experiencing inner loneliness and depression for years due to traumatic life events. He had tried conventional therapy in the past, but it had not worked for him. He came to JFS for weekly EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) sessions and he shares the positive results of this treatment.
You Are Not Alone—JFS is Here to Support You!
Throughout the pandemic, we’ve all been focused on our physical health. It is equally important to take care of your mental health—perhaps now more than ever! In this Mental Health Awareness Month post, learn more about JFS’s mental health services and how you can benefit.
Counseling Services for Older Adults
JFS is now accepting new counseling clients age 65+. Older adults and their family members can often benefit from compassionate counseling to cope with life’s transitions and other issues that come with aging. Our therapists are licensed clinical social workers with a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
Mental Health Matters
With all the stressors in the world today it is important to take care of your mental health and to check on friends and family. As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the political divide, and with the winter months ahead of us, feelings of anxiety and depression are common and should not be ignored.
Abby’s Impact: Helping Keyauja Achieve Her Goals
Keyauja, a mother of two, recently completed five classes in JFS’s Abby’s Impact: Realizing Resilience program and shares how these classes helped her achieve her goals.
Guiding Sara Through Her Grief
Sara was experiencing major depression, grief, and anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure) after her husband of more than 55 years passed away. Then her retirement community went into lockdown when the pandemic hit. See how a JFS therapist guided her through her grief.
Helping Andrew Weather the Storm
We’ve received an increased number of Emergency Assistance Program requests for rent and utility assistance. See how we Andrew has received help to weather the storm.
Since the COVID-19 Pandemic Started, JFS Has…
View an infographic that shows how JFS has helped the community since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Top Reasons Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Solutions are Vital in America
According to the UN Refugee Agency, there are more refugees and forcibly displaced migrants today, than at any other time in history. They need our help and support more than ever.
Meeting the Need: Our Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
While keeping health and safety our top priority, we quickly mobilized to transform our services to meet the emerging needs of the community during the pandemic. Jewish Family Service has not only been providing vital services to our clients but to individuals and families throughout Colorado in response to COVID-19.
Welcome our Newest Therapist: Matthew Newbury
Along with the other therapists, Matthew Newbury, LCSW, our newest member of the JFS Mental Health Specialists team, quickly shifted his practice to teletherapy.
How to Find Counseling for Kids During a Global Pandemic
Global pandemics are hard on everyone – especially our youth. If your child is struggling, you have options. Here are a few tips to get started with counseling.
5 Benefits of Using Teletherapy for Mental Health Counseling
Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress can have an adverse impact on mental health, especially in times of widespread isolation and uncertainty.
Caring for Our Community During the COVID-19 Crisis
Thank you to our staff who is working tirelessly and in creative ways to serve the community through a variety of services. Below are a few highlights of our COVID-19 response.
JFS KidSuccess: Addressing Trauma in Children and Adolescents
Learn how Jewish Family Service KidSuccess school-based therapists address trauma in children and adolescents.
