Organization: JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
Mission: INSPIRED BY THE WISDOM AND VALUES OF JEWISH TRADITION WE STRENGTHEN LIVES THROUGH COMPASSIONATE SERVICE. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE IS DEDICATED TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES COPE, SURVIVE, AND THRIVE IN AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD. JFS IS FOCUSED ON THE NEEDS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY WHILE PROVIDING SERVICES TO ALL.
Activities: OLDER ADULT SERVICES - PROVIDE A RANGE OF SUPPORTS AND SERVICES WITH A FOCUS ON AGING IN PLACE, INCLUDING INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, GERIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT, DOOR-THROUGH-DOOR TRANSPORTATION, ACCESS TO HOMECARE AND KOSHER MEALS-ON-WHEELS SERVICES, BENEFIT ACCESS, AND ASSISTANCE FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO OLDER ADULTS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE METROPOLITAN DETROIT AREA.
FAMILY LIFE CENTER SERVICES - PROVIDE COUNSELING, FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION, VIOLENCE INTERVENTION, ASSISTANCE IN DIVORCE SITUATIONS, MENTORING ACTIVITIES AND OUTREACH TO SCHOOLS TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE IN NEED.
SAFETY NET SERVICES - PROVIDES FAMILY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES; CONNECTS LOW-INCOME UNINSURED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO NEEDED HEALTH CARE THROUGH NAVIGATION AND REFERRALS TO A NETWORK OF INSTITUTIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL PARTNER PROVIDERS; MONITORS COMPLIANCE TO PRESCRIBED TREATMENT REGIMENS; PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND COORDINATION TO AFFECT IMPROVED HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR PROGRAM CLIENTS; AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS ON TOPICS OF HEALING AND SPIRITUALITY FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IN THE FORM OF FOOD, HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, AND TRANSPORTATION.
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Mental Health & Crisis Intervention