In our complex world, we have so much to deal with: financial problems, mental health issues, relationship difficulties, medical complications, parenting challenges, aging parents, the loss of loved ones, and more. Sometimes, it's a wonder that we're left standing at the end of the day.
Luckily, you have your temple family here to support you. If you need anything that the temple can offer, please let us know. Being part of a community like ours comes with perks, and a special one is that we really do care for one another. If you need more specific help than what your temple family can give you, though, there are a plethora of resources out there, if only you know where to look. To that end, this is a list of support sources that you might like to check out:
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Jewish Family & Children Service offers many forms of support, as do other groups. These are just some that might help you:
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Bet Tzedek Legal Services: pro bono legal services and public benefits
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Emergency Financial Assistance: financial resources for people living on a low income
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Family Table: a kosher food pantry serving Greater Boston, the North Shore, and the South Area
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Journey to Safety: services for domestic abuse survivors
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TeenSafe: education for teens about dating abuse
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New American Services: resettlement, post-resettlement, and citizenship assistance
Center for Early Relationship Support®
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Adoption Resources: support and services for those pursuing adoption
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Early Connections: therapeutic interventions for families impacted by trauma
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Oliver, Ian, and Serenity Wolk Fragile Beginnings: support for parents of premature infants and other infants who have had a stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
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Healthy Families: home visits and group support for young families
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Infant-Parent Training Institute: clinical and therapeutic training on infant mental health
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Parent Consultations: consults for parents of young children
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Sleep Consultations: consults for families with young children who are facing sleep challenges
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Project NESST®: support and therapy for newborns exposed to substances
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Support Groups: weekly meetings for parents of infants and pregnant women
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Lauren & Mark Rubin Visiting Moms®: trained volunteers provide assistance to new parents
CHAI Disability Services:
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Adult Family Care: provides financial assistance and support to caregivers of adults with disabilities
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Clinical Case Management and Coaching: clinical services for adults with autism spectrum disorder or mental illness
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Day Programming and Employment Services: employment, volunteer, and enrichment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities
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Disability Lifespan Solutions: hands-on assistance and advocacy to help meet changing needs throughout the life cycle
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Disability Resource Network: expert consultation and referrals
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Family Advocacy: help navigating the special education system
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Jewish Life Social Programs: Jewish programs for adults with mental illness and developmental disabilities
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Residential and Supported Housing Programs: a range of options for adults with disabilities who want to live, work, and socialize in the community as independently as possible
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Respite and Recreation: recreation programs for children with special needs to support quality of life
Services for Older Adults
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Aging and Mental Health Training: education, consultation, and training for staff and older adults in senior housing and community settings
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Aging Well at Home: services that support older adults living independently in the community
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Alzheimer's/Related Disorders Family Support: information, support, and arts-based programs
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Betty Ann Greenbaum Miller Center for Jewish Healing: support for people facing illness, loss, or isolation
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CJP SeniorDirect: information and referral for seniors
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Group Adult Foster Care: a Medicaid-funded long-term care community for elderly and/or disabled clients
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Guardianship: services for those no longer legally competent to make decisions
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Schechter Holocaust Services: support for the physical and emotional well-being of Holocaust survivors
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Charlotte & Richard Okonow Parkinson's Family Support: Information, support, and arts-based therapeutic programs
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Your Elder Experts: helps older adults and families manage a crisis or plan for the future
Highlighted groups:
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Balancing Act: Alzheimer's/Related Disorders Family Support: A monthly support and discussion group for adults coping with a parent's dementia.
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Parkinson's Adult Child Support Group: Our Adult Child Group offers adults who are supporting a parent or parents with Parkinson's disease the opportunity to share resources and find mutual support and encouragement.
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Parkinson's Care Partner Support Groups: The Parkinson's Care Partner Support Groups help reduce stress for family members as they share strategies.
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Partner Loss Bereavement Groups: The Betty Ann Greenbaum Miller Center for Jewish Healing is offering Partner Loss Bereavement Groups that provide emotional and spiritual support for adults who are grieving the loss of a partner/spouse.
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Parent Loss Bereavement Group - Weekly: The Betty Ann Greenbaum Miller Center for Jewish Healing is offering a Parent Loss Bereavement Group that provides emotional and spiritual support for adults who have lost a parent.
For more information, call 781-647-JFCS (5327)
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Keshet: This online community offers many resources for LGBTQ issues, including coming out, parenting, and aging.
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HAWC: (Healing Abuse, Working for Change): This organization deals with domestic abuse and offers many services including emergency shelter, legal services, and hospital help.
Jewish books on mental health and substance abuse: This list includes topics of addiction and various mental health issues.
Jewish teen resources: This group has resources for dealing with loss of a parent, LGBTQ support, depression, suicide, eating disorders, and domestic violence.
Jewish Addiction Awareness Network: This organization offers resources for addiction and recovery.
This is not a complete list of what is available in our area, but it's a start. If you need help or support, please reach out to our clergy, our president, or our board members. You mean the world to us!