Jewish Family Service Friends of JFS 2019: Your Support Ensures JFS Will Always Be There A Child’s Future is in YOUR Hands… Rebecca* was left to raise her grandson, Adam*, since losing his mother to drug overdose. He was angry, frustrated, and hurt that his mother was gone and he was forced to live in a strange, new household with an aging grandparent. Unable to find the words to express his rage, Adam often lashed out with screams and kicks when his grandmother tried to comfort him. Rebecca was also hurt and angry but tried to hide it. Overwhelmed, her mind was full of worry and she could barely sleep through the night. Would Adam ever heal and become a happy child? How long could she manage her emotions? How much longer could their limited budget support the two of them? What would happen if she became ill? The Rabbi noticed her changed demeanor and recommended Rebecca look into family counseling services at JFS. Putting her grandson first, Rebecca brought Adam in for weekly therapy. By his seventh session of play therapy, he had undergone a remarkable change. Adam was more verbal, calmer, and cooperative. Rebecca realized that counseling might also help her manage her stress. But could she afford counseling for the both of them at this critical time?
YOU are the solution.
Because of YOU, Jewish Family Service is able to provide high quality, professional guidance at affordable rates for clients like Rebecca and Adam. YOUR support of the annual Friends of JFS campaign impacts the lives of so many other people for the better, and allows JFS to offer our services on a sliding-fee scale based on household income. We cannot do it without YOUR help. Please make your caring contribution today. Visit our website www.jfsneworleans.org to learn more and to donate! * Names changed for privacy.
Private Insurance – Medicare Medicaid – Sliding Scale Call JFS: 504-831-8475
JFS Now Accepts All Medicaid Plans JFS accepts all five Medicaid plans. JFS also accepts Medicare, along with other insurance policies for Counseling Services: Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO & HMO, Blue Connect, Gilsbar, and Tricare. We also accept sliding scale based on household income. Counseling for individuals, couples, families and groups is a core community service of JFS. Licensed behavioral health professionals provide guidance and support on how to cope with interpersonal and family problems. Appointments are available. To make an appointment, call (504) 831-8475.
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Upcoming Continuing Education Workshops at Jewish Family Service Board Approved Initial BACS Workshop A LABSWE approved workshop required for an LCSW to pursue the Board Approved Clinical Supervisor (BACS) credentialing, this workshop covers Supervision, Ethics, Record Keeping and Cultural issues. January 10, 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Presented by Benita G Baucom, LCSW-BACS. This workshop is approved for 6.5 CEU towards initial BACS training. Price: $150 pre-registration/$160 day of. All events located at: 3300 W. Esplanade Ave. S., Suite 603, Metairie. For more information or to register, call (504) 831-8475, or visit the Workshops and Continuing Education page on the JFS website: http://www.jfsneworleans.org/
Upcoming Events… The Conversation: Helping families navigate life transitions Aiding challenging discussions and facilitating agreement Senior care planning (difficult diagnoses, care options, financial issues, etc.) Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 7p.m. Location: Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. Special Guest Presenter Laura B. Zucker, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Family Practice Group, Arlington, MA, Diplomat, American Board of Family Medicine, Assistant Clinical Instructor and Professor Tufts University and Harvard Medical Schools Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home and Cemeteries in partnership with Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans is pleased to offer this community educational program. RSVP (504) 831-8475 jfs@jfsneworleans.org, space is limited.
Jewish Genetic Testing Event Date: Thursday, February 6, 2020, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location: Uptown Jewish Community Center Guest Speakers: Debbie Wasserman, MS and Dr. Paul du Treil, OB/GYN. The Victor Center for the Prevention of Jewish Genetic Disease, Touro Infirmary, Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans, the Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans are sponsoring this educational screening event. Community partners (as of printing deadline) include Congregation Gates of Prayer, Touro Synagogue, Shir Chadash, Chabad, Hadassah and NCJW. The event will center around the importance of Jewish Genetic Preconception Disease Testing. The first 35 to register will pay a reduced cost of $149. Out of pocket fee with health insurance is up to $249 for an individual and $349 for a couple. For more information or to register, visit the JFS website, https:// jfsneworleans.org/jewish-genetic-testing-event/. Call the JFS office, (504) 831-8475 if you have any questions. December 2019 • The Jewish Newsletter
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