Clinical Stories

Our goal at the Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center is to empower people to manage their internal world to the best of their ability; for kids, this happens most effectively through the modality of play therapy. We spoke with Lauren Green, MA, LPC,… Read More

Made by teens, the new Mental Health Discussions Card Deck helps families talk about mental health Read More

JF&CS Parent Coach Cari Newman offers tips on helping kids and teens build a healthy relationship with technology. Read More

Over the last year, we’ve seen an influx of referrals to Frances Bunzl Clinical Services and Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center. To meet these needs, we’ve hired some uniquely skilled leaders and clinicians. We’ve also streamlined our internal… Read More

Aging continuously brings new challenges, and Aviv Older Adult Services helps both older adults and their adult children to navigate this stage of life. Read More

In our next Focus Workshop on April 19, we will be educating parents about mental health awareness and suicide prevention with Rabbi Shalom Hammer of the Israeli organization Gila’s Way. Read More

The exciting renovation of the Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center is nearing completion through the generosity of Mrs. Ann Kay. Read More

Frances Bunzl Clinical Services at JF&CS offers various support groups to help individuals navigate difficult personal and emotional issues, such as divorce, family estrangement, and the war in Israel. Support groups are different than one-on-one… Read More

The winter months can be difficult for our mental health. It’s estimated that 10-20% of the U.S. population deals with the “winter blues,” but for some, it is more of a challenge: a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Read More

Our response for those directly affected by the war in Israel Read More

We recently spoke with HAMSA Program Manager Joel Dworkin about navigating holiday stress while in recovery. Read More

BeWellATL hosted its first Community Resiliency Roundtable on October 17. Read More

The Shalom Bayit program celebrated 30 years of impact on October 12. Read More

The Jewish Family & Career Services Atlanta (JF&CS) provides emotional support to families impacted by the war in Israel. Read More

The emotional and mental health needs of our Atlanta Jewish community are front-of-mind for us in light of the attacks on Israel, and we are here to help. Read More

Michele and David Hirsch come from people who give philanthropically. When their own son began to show signs of mental illness at the age of five, the Hirsches were thrust into the world of mental health providers, therapeutic programs, and services. Read More

Shalom Bayit program's 30th anniversary celebration will center around a play to show the strength of domestic abuse survivors. Read More

“Getting sober means getting well, staying sober means growing up, and living in long-term recovery is a daily commitment I make to being present and continuing to stay well" -Mira Cohen Read More

In her own words, Wendy Lipshutz, Shalom Bayit Program Director, talks about the four supporters who helped her get the program started three decades ago. Read More

September is National Recovery Month... Read More