Jewish Family Services of Western New York

Jewish Family Services of Western New York Every person in the JFS Buffalo service area coping with significant life challenge or personal change.

We are a multifaceted agency offering a broad range of complementary, integrated services delivered by highly qualified professionals in psychiatry, psychology, nursing, social work and rehabilitation counseling; committed volunteers and community contributors. Our services are available to all individuals – from infants, children and adolescents to families and the frail elderly – regardless of r

eligious affiliation, ethnicity, race, culture, gender or ability to pay. Our compassionate health care and social service professionals administer comprehensive programs that offer comfort, counseling and connection to a broad network of support. In every service area – from elder care to refugee resettlement to behavioral and physical health – JFS focuses on client-directed treatment of the whole self. We are guided by the essential connection between mental well-being, physical wellness and positive self worth.

Together, Jewish Family Services of WNY and Providence Farm Collective have created a space for youth to express their j...
08/29/2025

Together, Jewish Family Services of WNY and Providence Farm Collective have created a space for youth to express their joy and gain social-emotional tools for navigating the complexities of their unique young adulthoods.

To learn more about this amazing partnership please visit the link in the comments.

JFS provides evidence-based, culturally responsive treatment and support to clients facing a wide range of mental and be...
08/27/2025

JFS provides evidence-based, culturally responsive treatment and support to clients facing a wide range of mental and behavioral health concerns. To learn more information about our Therapy & Counseling Services please visit the link in our comments.

Recently our Women’s Empowerment Group visited Stitch Buffalo for a connection building activity. The women embroidered ...
08/25/2025

Recently our Women’s Empowerment Group visited Stitch Buffalo for a connection building activity. The women embroidered one word, with many women choosing their children’s names. Activities like these allow group members to build their confidence while exploring new skills. Thanks for having us Stitch Buffalo!

Rabbi Yonina’s weekly Outdoor Walks for Fun and Wellness are a great way to get some gentle exercise outside. Our group ...
08/22/2025

Rabbi Yonina’s weekly Outdoor Walks for Fun and Wellness are a great way to get some gentle exercise outside. Our group loves having time for some schmoozing and “how are you doing?”!

Rabbi Yonina talks about the importance of community connections like this one in this month’s Reflection. Check your email or click the link below in our comments to read it today.

When Barkers’ doors re-open, doors to life-changing community programming will open, too. Our new space will be the home...
08/18/2025

When Barkers’ doors re-open, doors to life-changing community programming will open, too. Our new space will be the home base for some of our most vital community services, encouraging frequent collaboration between teams. Hit the link in our comments to make your gift today.

2024 marked the Niagara Falls office’s first full year of serving new areas in Western New York, moving JFS towards an u...
08/12/2025

2024 marked the Niagara Falls office’s first full year of serving new areas in Western New York, moving JFS towards an ultimate goal of impacting 100,000 lives per year in our region. Programs in this office provide community services and case management intended to meet the needs of our community while empowering them to achieve social independence.

We’re thrilled to expand access to these life-changing programs to communities across Western New York.

We’re thrilled to introduce to you the public facing phase of our capital campaign, Opening Doors on the Pathway to Heal...
08/11/2025

We’re thrilled to introduce to you the public facing phase of our capital campaign, Opening Doors on the Pathway to Healing. This campaign will support the completion of integral updates to our home at 70 Barker, creating a hub of community programming that will better serve our clients and strengthen the environment in which our staff work and collaborate, ultimately transforming services for our community. To date we’ve raised $1.5 million towards our goal of $2 million, and we need your help to close the gap.

We invite you to hit the link in our bio to learn more and to make your gift today.

We’re thrilled to introduce to you the public-facing phase of our capital campaign, Opening Doors On the Pathway to Heal...
08/11/2025

We’re thrilled to introduce to you the public-facing phase of our capital campaign, Opening Doors On the Pathway to Healing. This campaign will support the completion of integral updates to our home at 70 Barker, creating a hub of community programming that will better serve our clients and strengthen the environment in which our staff work and collaborate, ultimately transforming services for our community. To date we've raised $1.5 million towards our goal of $2 million, and we need your help to close the gap.

We invite you to learn more about the importance of 70 Barker and our vision for this space from JFS’ CEO Dr. Molly Carr in the video below:

When you donate to JFS' Capital Campaign, you're creating a new home for our vital community services that's just as purpose-built as we are. From family sup...

When you enroll in JFS’ Social Care Navigation program, you’ll be matched with a dedicated Navigator who will help you m...
08/05/2025

When you enroll in JFS’ Social Care Navigation program, you’ll be matched with a dedicated Navigator who will help you manage your care.

Don’t wait if you need help- click the link in our comments to learn more today.

Our TST-R program has partnered with Providence Farm Collective for another summer of supporting the youth in summer pro...
08/01/2025

Our TST-R program has partnered with Providence Farm Collective for another summer of supporting the youth in summer programming. Our team is thrilled to be back at the farm, and we’re looking forward to sharing more about this partnership with you in the coming weeks!

JFS provides evidence-based, culturally responsive treatment and support to clients facing a wide range of mental and be...
07/30/2025

JFS provides evidence-based, culturally responsive treatment and support to clients facing a wide range of mental and behavioral health concerns. To learn more information about our Therapy & Counseling Services please visit the link in our comments!

JFS’ community services offerings include our Refugee Resettlement, Career Services, and Family Support programming. The...
07/28/2025

JFS’ community services offerings include our Refugee Resettlement, Career Services, and Family Support programming. These uplift all members of the Buffalo and Western New York communities, serving thousands of individuals annually. 2024 presented our Community Services staff with unprecedented challenges as they raced to resettle as many pre-approved refugees as possible in the face of the shutdown of refugee admissions into the United States.

These efforts were an overwhelming success as indicated by the data above, and are a testament to the strength and flexibility of JFS’ Case Managers.

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70 Barker Street
Buffalo, NY
14209

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