Jewish Family Service - Special Needs

Special Needs: In 1991, the Board of Rights of Virginians with Disabilities awarded a grant jointly to the Jewish Family Service of Tidewater and the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond. A direct outgrowth of that award is the implementation of services at JFS to children and adults with special needs and their families. JFS offers innovative, caring services to special needs clients.

Family Support Network: Families of adults with developmental disabilities meet monthly to provide ongoing support and encouragement. Speakers familiar with systems impacting developmentally disabled adults attend the meetings and offer practical information on needed services.

Chaverim Support Group: Chaverim is a culturally sensitive social and recreational group comprised of developmentally disabled adults. The group celebrates Jewish holidays and attends cultural and sporting events. Meetings are scheduled twice monthly at the Jewish Community Center.

MESA (Mutual Education Support and Advocacy): MESA is a weekly support group for family members of the chronically mentally ill. The group provides information related to chronic mental illness, its management and medical alternatives. Families are assisted in becoming advocates for their chronically ill family member.

In addition to recreational and support groups, JFS offers individual and family counseling, case management and advocacy services to special needs individuals and their families.

Jewish Family Service also offers Services for Children with Special Needs.

For more information about these services please contact Jewish Family Service.

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