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Counseling Services for Older Adults

JFS is now accepting new counseling clients age 65+. Older adults and their family members can often benefit from compassionate counseling to cope with life’s transitions and other issues that come with aging. Our therapists are licensed clinical social workers with a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

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Mental Health Matters

With all the stressors in the world today it is important to take care of your mental health and to check on friends and family. As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the political divide, and with the winter months ahead of us, feelings of anxiety and depression are common and should not be ignored.

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Abby’s Impact: Helping Keyauja Achieve Her Goals

Keyauja, a mother of two, recently completed five classes in JFS’s Abby’s Impact: Realizing Resilience program and shares how these classes helped her achieve her goals.

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Guiding Sara Through Her Grief

Sara was experiencing major depression, grief, and anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure) after her husband of more than 55 years passed away. Then her retirement community went into lockdown when the pandemic hit. See how a JFS therapist guided her through her grief.

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Helping Andrew Weather the Storm

We’ve received an increased number of Emergency Assistance Program requests for rent and utility assistance. See how we Andrew has received help to weather the storm.

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Since the COVID-19 Pandemic Started, JFS Has…

View an infographic that shows how JFS has helped the community since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

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Top Reasons Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Solutions are Vital in America

According to the UN Refugee Agency, there are more refugees and forcibly displaced migrants today, than at any other time in history. They need our help and support more than ever.

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Meeting the Need: Our Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

While keeping health and safety our top priority, we quickly mobilized to transform our services to meet the emerging needs of the community during the pandemic. Jewish Family Service has not only been providing vital services to our clients but to individuals and families throughout Colorado in response to COVID-19.

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Welcome our Newest Therapist: Matthew Newbury

Along with the other therapists, Matthew Newbury, LCSW, our newest member of the JFS Mental Health Specialists team, quickly shifted his practice to teletherapy.

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How to Find Counseling for Kids During a Global Pandemic

Global pandemics are hard on everyone – especially our youth. If your child is struggling, you have options. Here are a few tips to get started with counseling.

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5 Benefits of Using Teletherapy for Mental Health Counseling

Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress can have an adverse impact on mental health, especially in times of widespread isolation and uncertainty.

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Caring for Our Community During the COVID-19 Crisis

Thank you to our staff who is working tirelessly and in creative ways to serve the community through a variety of services. Below are a few highlights of our COVID-19 response.