Category Archives: Support Group

Caring for a loved one can be one of life's most rewarding experiences, but it can also be overwhelming. Many caregivers juggle emotional, physical, and financial responsibilities while putting their own needs aside. To help local caregivers find support and connection, Jewish Family & Children's Service is offering a new session of its Caregivers Support [...]

Life’s most profound challenges—loss, grief, and major transitions—can feel isolating. Support groups offer a powerful reminder that no one has to navigate these experiences alone. By bringing people together in a safe, compassionate environment, these groups create space for connection, understanding, and healing. Sharing stories, listening to others, and being witnessed in your grief can [...]

Passover is a time of tradition, connection, and gathering around the Seder table with friends and family. Yet for those who have lost a loved one, the holiday can feel tender and bittersweet, marked by an empty chair and cherished memories. If you are carrying grief during this season, please know you are not alone. [...]

Life’s challenges and transitions can sometimes feel overwhelming—but sharing your experiences with others who truly understand can make all the difference. Seeing It Through Together is a welcoming educational and support group for individuals living with low vision, including macular degeneration and other eye conditions. This group offers a caring space to connect with others, [...]

Together We Heal is a free, biweekly support group for family members, friends, and loved ones of individuals in active addiction or recovery. Facilitated by a licensed JFCS clinician, this group offers a safe, compassionate space for participants to share their experiences, build coping skills, learn healthy boundaries, and focus on their own well-being while [...]

Grieving the loss of a spouse or life partner can feel isolating, especially during the first year. JFCS’s Spousal & Partner Loss Support Group offers a gentle, compassionate space for adults age 60 and over to share their experiences with others who truly understand. Guided by a caring professional, participants will explore the many emotions [...]

The holiday season often brings to mind warm memories—family gatherings, beloved traditions, and foods that evoke generations of celebration. Yet when someone we love is no longer with us, even the most festive moments can feel incomplete. For many, that “empty chair” at the table is a poignant reminder of loss. To support community members [...]