Support Groups

Support Groups enable individuals to learn new coping skills and share their feelings with others who understand. JFCS strives to be responsive to our community’s needs, and we offer new groups as the need arises. To learn more, please read a description of our each group below, then complete a Request Service E-Form. A member of our staff will reach out to you.

Loving someone with addiction takes strength...Are you supporting someone through addiction or recovery? You’re not alone. Join our new support group for family, friends, and loved ones of those facing addiction or in recovery. Led by a licensed JFCS clinician, we’ll meet every other week to share, heal, and grow. Participants will build coping skills, learn how to set boundaries, and care for themselves while supporting your their one’s journey.

New group forming summer 2025. To learn more or pre-register, please contact Emily Witmier at ewitmier@jfedsnj.org.

Together We Heal is sponsored by Gregg B. Wolfe in loving memory of son Justin Matthew Wolfe.

A social gathering for individuals affected with memory challenges and their care partners. Attendees enjoy coffee, conversation, a creative experience with a guest artist, and learn about community resources. Meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Katz JCC. Free and open to the community but advance registration is required. To learn more, contact Reva Farenback-Brateman at rfbrateman@jfedsnj.org.

Café Connection is a collaboration of JFCS, JSHHS, and the Katz JCC, with grant funding by the
Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Raymond & Gertrude R. Saltzman Foundation.

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Caring for a loved one is both challenging and rewarding – but too many caregivers forego caring for their own needs. Our Caregivers Support Group provides a compassionate space for participants to share their experiences, find support, and learn about community resources. Six monthly sessions (third Thursday of the month) beginning on Thursday, July 17 at 1pm on Zoom. There is a $36 registration fee, and advance registration is required. To register, contact Douglas Keller, MSWS, LSW, at 856-424-1333 ext. 3822 or dkeller@jfedsnj.org.

Sponsored by Samaritan Life-Enhancing Care with grant funding by the Raymond & Gertrude R. Saltzman Foundation.

Intended for individuals 60 and over who are mourning the death of a spouse or life partner in the past year. This group provides a safe and supportive space for members to share a myriad of emotions and discuss ways of integrating the loss as they rebuild their lives. Fall 2025 session begins on Friday, October 10 at 10am in the JFCS Main Office. Advance RSVP required by contacting Reva Farenback-Brateman at rfbrateman@jfedsnj.org.

Grant funding provided by the Raymond & Gertrude R. Saltzman Foundation

Looking for a welcoming and supportive community for LGBTQ+ seniors? Look no further! Aging with Pride offers a safe space for older adults to connect, share experiences, and build lasting friendships. We understand the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ seniors and we’re here to provide a space where you can be yourself and find support. Our group offers a diverse range of activities and resources to help you feel engaged and connected. Join us and discover the power of community! Meets on the second Friday of each month at the Katz JCC. Advance registration required. For more information, please contact
Reva Farenback-Brateman at rfbrateman@jfedsnj.org.

Sponsored by Timothy Rice Estate and Elder Law, with grant funding by the Raymond & Gertrude R. Saltzman Foundation.

Our low vision educational and support group is designed for individuals who are coping with visual impairment, including macular degeneration and other eye diseases. Participants will get support, gain valuable resources, and hear from expert presenters in this group. Upcoming dates: June 26, July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18, January 15. There is a $36 registration fee and advance registration is required. To register, please contact Liane Friedberg at lfriedberg@jfedsnj.org. 

Grant funding provided by the Raymond & Gertrude R. Saltzman Foundation.

JFCS knows that grief doesn’t end with Shiva. Participants who have lost a child of any age, due to any cause, are able to share their emotions and help each other on the path to healing, in a warm, kind atmosphere. For more details, please contact Rebecca Rosenau at rrosenau@jfedsnj.org.

Sponsored by the JFCS Past Presidents’ Impact Fund in honor of Jacob Manders, z”l, with grant funding from the Raymond & Gertrude R. Saltzman Foundation.

People who have lived through domestic abuse often don’t know where to turn. JFCS is here to help. Our SARAH Supports domestic violence group offers a safe and confidential space for women of all faiths and backgrounds to build coping skills, make connections, and share their feelings with others who understand. To learn more, please contact Hilary Platt or Marci Rosenstein at projectsarah@jfedsnj.org.