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Counseling & Emotional Supports for Older Adults

INDIVIDUAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

Older individuals (age 60+) can take advantage of individualized counseling services provided by JFCS licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) in our Cherry Hill office, in private homes if needed, and virtually. Sessions are fully or partially covered by Medicare and secondary insurance based upon need.  Our counselors help clients develop skills to feel less alone and utilize positive coping techniques. We can address anxiety, bereavement, depression, relationship difficulties, stress management, and traumatic experiences. To read our staff clinicians’ bios, click HERE.

To learn about coverage and availability, please contact us at (856) 424-1333 or counselingintake@jfedsnj.org.

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 Reva Farenback-Brateman at 856-424-1333 ext. 1184 or rfbrateman@jfedsnj.org.

Grief Support Group (sponsored by LifeForce Caregivers for the Elderly) is intended for the recently bereaved and helps participants address practical decisions while beginning to rebuild their lives without a partner. To learn more, contact Reva Farenback-Brateman at 856-424-1333 ext. 1184 or rfbrateman@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 Ashly Weingardt at 856-424-1333 ext. 1162 or aweingardt@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.

Grant funding for all JFCS 60+ support groups is provided by the Raymond & Gertrude R. Saltzman Foundation.

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.

To learn more about JFCS 60+ Counseling and
Emotional Supports,
please call (856) 424-1333
or email counselingintake@jfedsnj.org.