Jewish Family Services Of New Orleans

General information

Counseling
JFS counseling services are designed to provide guidance and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and children of all faiths. Our licensed professional staff can assist with a wide variety of therapeutic needs:

• Anxiety
• Anger
• Bullying
• Depression
• Grief and Loss
• Impulse Control
• Parenting Skills
• Social Skills
• Stress

We offer services in all three of our offices – Uptown, Metairie, and Northshore.

Lifeline
Lifeline is a personal emergency response system which provides a 24-hour access to emergency services. The system is easy to use and designed to reduce the risk of living alone.

Homemaker
The JFS Homemaker program is an in-home assistance for disabled or older adults. Since 1975, JFS homemakers have been helping people with tasks of daily living, and ensuring both safety and independence of individuals in their home.

Case Management
Case Management is the vital link that provides not only concrete solutions, but also emotional support and peace of mind. JFS has a professional case management staff.

Teen Life Counts
Established in 1984, Teen Life Counts is a school-based suicide prevention and awareness program. TLC uses a professional staff and 35 trained community volunteers to teach an educational suicide prevention program in public, private, and parochial schools.

Bikur Chaverim
Bikur Chaverim, which literally means “friendly visiting”, is a volunteer-based program designed to bring support and companionship to those who are alone. The program is dedicated to adults who are homebound or partially homebound.

Groups
Among the many services offered by JFS, there are several support groups designed to help peers and families cope together with various life challenges.

Jewish Community
Browse programs and services geared specifically toward the Jewish Community.

Adoption Home Studies
JFS is pleased to offer adoption home studies, pre-adoption counseling and post-placement studies.

Financial Resource Center
We provide referral services for agencies in the community that are able to provide financial and legal services. Please visit our online list by clicking here.