Disabilities and Inclusion

This program assists individuals and their families in assessing the medical, personal, and social service needs of older adults . By partnering together with the client and their families or legal guardians, JFS helps design long-term care plans that allow elderly people to remain in their own homes for as long as possible .

Care managers address the practical needs of daily living with older adults . Programs include kosher Meals on Wheels, volunteer friendly visitors, senior companions, and transportation services .

Life is full of transition and change . JFS recognizes that sometimes individuals and families need support and help to navigate these changes . JFS provides individual, couple, family, and group counseling services to people of all ages, regardless of affiliation . JFS offers grief counseling through the Dozoretz Center for Family Healing, a community resource center established to help people of all ages cope with the death of a loved one, family illness, relocation, divorce, separation, or remarriage .

The Jessica Glasser Children’s Therapeutic Pavilion at JFS offers an engaging playtherapy room, which provides a comforting place for children and teens to learn to cope with life issues .

Therapists are highly trained, master’s level, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), many of whom hold special training in grief, child/teen issues, family stress, and gerontology .

JFS counseling services are covered by Medicare and Medicaid, and by many private health insurance companies . Services may be provided on a sliding scale fee basis to those without insurance who qualify .

In Virginia, more than 170,000 families live below the poverty level . Many of these families are unable to obtain nutritious food . To combat this growing problem, JFS partners with the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia to operate a Community Food Pantry . Individuals and families, regardless of affiliation, can receive food assistance once a month . The Pantry is open Monday and Tuesday, 10 am to noon . Hunger happens in Jewish households, too . For Jewish individuals in need of kosher food, JFS operates its Milk and Honey Food Program .

Financial assistance is available for Jewish families coping with unplanned financial debt and obligation . Case managers help with budgeting, financial planning, and payment arrangements . This program is made possible by the generosity of the Pincus Paul Fund of the Jewish Family Service Foundation and the endowment fund of Hebrew Ladies Charity Society, along with the support of United Jewish Federation of Tidewater .

Individuals and families fund special projects, including holiday food baskets, Hanukkah gifts for children, grocery certificates, and assistance with utilities and rent .

JFS receives food from many generous donors throughout the community . Families or organizations interested in a food drive or to bring food or other household supplies to support the pantry, should contact JFS . Restocking of shelves is always needed and assistance is always appreciated .

Embrace Home Care offers certified nursing assistants and nurse’s aides to provide services such as dressing, bathing, and personal, private care while hospitalized; transportation and accompaniment to medical appointments; and meal preparation, shopping, companionship, and family support . For more comprehensive care, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) can provide medication administration, blood pressure monitoring, catheter care, diabetes management, tube feedings, and other services .

Embrace Home Care also offers the services of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who can help explore other areas of need for the older adult living at home .

JFS helps ensure that older adults live with dignity and the greatest degree of independence possible . Agency professionals work closely with patients, families, healthcare providers, and other organizations to design comprehensive care plans to help meet the medical, social, nutritional, and recreational needs of older adults receiving support services through JFS .

Family owned and operated since 1917

Southside Chapel • 5033 Rouse Drive Virginia Beach • 757 422-4000

Chris Sisler, Vice President, Member of Ohef Sholom Temple, Board member of the Berger-Goldrich Home at Beth Sholom Village, James E. Altmeyer, Jr., President, James E. Altmeyer, Sr., Owner

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