INDIVIDUAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Support that meets you where you are. Older adults age 55+ can access compassionate, individualized counseling with JFCS’s experienced clinicians—whether in our Cherry Hill office, in the comfort of your home when needed, or through secure virtual sessions. Counseling is fully or partially covered by Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance plans. Our counselors partner with clients to reduce feelings of isolation, build resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies. We provide support for anxiety, grief and bereavement, depression, relationship challenges, stress management, and the impact of traumatic experiences—always with dignity, respect, and understanding. To learn more about our counselors, click HERE.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Caregivers Support Group (sponsored by Samaritan Life-Enhancing Care) helps participants build coping skills, deal with complicated emotions, and discover information on local supportive services. To learn more, contact Douglas Keller at (856) 424-1333 ext. 3822 or dkeller@jfedsnj.org.
Grief Support Group is intended for those who have lost a spouse or life partner in the past year, and helps participants address practical decisions while beginning to rebuild their lives on their own. To learn more, contact Carly Schaffer at (856) 424-1333 ext. 1085 or cschaffer@jfedsnj.org.
LGBTQ+ Aging With Pride (sponsored by Timothy Rice Estate and Elder Law) provides a warm and welcoming environment for members to develop new friendships and discuss issues affecting LGBTQ+ older adults. This supportive group meets the second Friday of each month. To learn more, contact Reva Farenback-Brateman at 856-424-1333 ext. 1184 or rfbrateman@jfedsnj.org.
Seeing It Through Together is a low vision educational and support group for people living with macular degeneration and other eye diseases. To learn more, contact Liane Friedberg at (856) 424-1333 ext. 1252 or lfriedberg@jfedsnj.org.
Café Connection – A Memory Café is a monthly program for people affected by memory challenges, along with their care partners. On the second Thursday of each month, participants enjoy coffee, conversation, and a creative project together. Grant funding provided by the Camden County Board of Commissioners. To learn more, contact Reva Farenback-Brateman at 856-424-1333 ext. 1184 or rfbrateman@jfedsnj.org.
Age Well with JFCS is a new monthly support group for Case Management clients seeking connection and guidance as they navigate the transitions of aging. Led by experienced geriatric social workers, this welcoming group provides a safe space to share experiences, learn practical strategies, and support one another. Participants will discuss topics such as health and wellness, relationships, independence, caregiving, coping with loss, and finding purpose in later life. For more information, contact Douglas Keller at (856) 424-1333 ext. 3822 or dkeller@jfedsnj.org.
We are grateful to the Raymond & Gertrude R. Saltzman Foundation for their financial support of many of our older adult programs and services.
INDIVIDUAL CAREGIVER SUPPORT
We offer compassionate and personalized one-on-one counseling with a Masters-level social worker to support individuals who are acting as caregivers for others.