Clinical Stories
March 28, 2024
We Provide Support for Multiple Generations
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
March 25, 2024
Raising Awareness, Saving Lives: An Open Conversation With Rabbi Shalom Hammer
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
March 01, 2024
Ann Kay's Passion for Children's Mental Health
The exciting renovation of the Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center is nearing completion through the generosity of Mrs. Ann Kay. Read More
February 01, 2024
Support Groups Offer Strength in Numbers
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
January 22, 2024
S.A.D.? You're Not Alone
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
January 05, 2024
Innovative Support for the Atlanta Community
Our response for those directly affected by the war in Israel Read More
November 22, 2023
A Proactive Approach to Holiday Stress
We recently spoke with HAMSA Program Manager Joel Dworkin about navigating holiday stress while in recovery. Read More
November 02, 2023
Community Roundtable Supports Teens
BeWellATL hosted its first Community Resiliency Roundtable on October 17. Read More
October 23, 2023
Shalom Bayit Celebrates 30 Years of Empowering Survivors
The Shalom Bayit program celebrated 30 years of impact on October 12. Read More
October 11, 2023
JF&CS Offers Support for Those Impacted by Israel War
The Jewish Family & Career Services Atlanta (JF&CS) provides emotional support to families impacted by the war in Israel. Read More
October 10, 2023
JF&CS Stands With Israel
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
September 29, 2023
Michele and David Hirsch: Relentless Support for Family Mental Health
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
September 28, 2023
Empowering Survivors by Telling Their Stories
Shalom Bayit program's 30th anniversary celebration will center around a play to show the strength of domestic abuse survivors. Read More
September 22, 2023
National Recovery Month: Mira's Story
“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
September 05, 2023
Honoring the Shalom Bayit Roots
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
August 04, 2023
Setting Students Up for Success
Psychoeducational testing at the Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center gives guidance to students and their families. Read More
July 31, 2023
Be Well with Hillel Helps Students Navigate Autonomy
Be Well with Hillel allows JF&CS and Hillels of Georgia to provide no-cost counseling services for Jewish college students in Georgia. Read More
July 12, 2023
Mia's Story
When a child is in crisis, so is the whole family. Mia’s parents found themselves shaken and in need of help when their typically happy six-year-old daughter was sent home from summer camp due to emerging social anxiety. With the help of the… Read More
June 26, 2023
Fostering Kindness in Kids
JF&CS Clinician Nachman Friedman teaches how to foster a sense of kindness in our kids, when it may not come naturally. Read More