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.
OLDER ADULT SUPPORT GROUPS
AGE WELL WITH JFCS is a 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. Topics include health and wellness, relationships, independence, caregiving, coping with loss, and finding purpose in later life. To learn more or RSVP, contact Douglas Keller at (856) 424-1333 ext. 3822 or dkeller@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 gather at the Katz JCC to enjoy coffee, conversation, and a creative project together. To learn more or RSVP, contact Reva Farenback-Brateman at (856) 424-1333 ext. 1184 or rfbrateman@jfedsnj.org.
Grant funding provided by the Camden County Board of Commissioners.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP helps participants build coping skills, deal with complicated emotions, and discover information on local supportive services. Meets on the third Thursday of each month via Zoom. To learn more or RSVP, contact Douglas Keller at (856) 424-1333 ext. 3822 or dkeller@jfedsnj.org.
Group sponsored by Samaritan Life-Enhancing Care.
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 or RSVP, contact Reva Farenback-Brateman at (856) 424-1333 ext. 1184 or rfbrateman@jfedsnj.org.
LGBTQ+ AGING WITH PRIDE 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 at the Katz JCC. To learn more or RSVP, contact Reva Farenback-Brateman at (856) 424-1333 ext. 1184 or rfbrateman@jfedsnj.org.
Group sponsored by Timothy Rice Estate and Elder Law.
LOSS OF A PARENT SUPPORT GROUP is designed for adults 55+ who have experienced the loss of a parent within the past two years. Together, we create a welcoming space to share experiences, find comfort in community, and support one another through the grieving process. Explore ways to cope, heal, and move forward with hope. To learn more or RSVP, contact Liane Friedberg at (856) 424-1333 ext. 1252 or lfriedberg@jfedsnj.org.
Group sponsored by Susan Bass Levin in memory of her beloved father, Max Bass.
PARENTAL BEREAVEMENT / LOSS OF A CHILD GROUP provides a compassionate and supportive space for parents who have lost a child of any age, due to any cause. Participants can share their feelings, honor the memory of their child, and support one another on the path toward healing, all within a kind and understanding community. New session begins October 2026. To learn more or RSVP, contact Rebecca Rosenau at (856) 424-1333 ext. 1702 or rrosenau@jfedsnj.org.
Group sponsored by the Sharing and Healing While Mourning Our Children Foundation in Loving Memory of Matthew Bandler Minches, Jamie Brooke Lieberman, and Joel Lawrence Weiner.
SEEING IT THROUGH TOGETHER is a low vision educational and support group for people living with macular degeneration and other eye diseases. Upcoming meeting dates: August 20, September 17, October 22, November 19, and December 17, 2026; January 21, 2027. This group is held in a hybrid in-person / virtual format. To learn more or RSVP, contact Liane Friedberg at (856) 424-1333 ext. 1252 or lfriedberg@jfedsnj.org.
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.