May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a tradition going back to 1949. The annual observance offers the perfect opportunity to raise awareness about mental illness. Every year, MHAM focuses on a particular message to recognize and amplify, and this year’s theme is “Together for Mental Health.” Together, we can realize our shared vision of a nation where anyone affected by mental illness can get the appropriate support and quality of care to live healthy, fulfilling lives. |
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We can't wait to see you in person
in Minneapolis!
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Realizing Global Impact Through Collaboration
2022 NJHSA & NAJC Joint Annual Conference
Minneapolis Marriott City Center
Sunday, May 15th – Tuesday, May 17th
(NAJC programs continue through
noon Wednesday, May 18th)
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UPCOMING NETWORK OFFERINGS . . . |
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NET Talk: Affordable Connectivity Program
Hosted by the Emergency Financial &
Case Management NET Group
Tuesday, May 10th | 3pm ET
Learn about The Affordable Connectivity Program provides:
- Up to $30/month discount for broadband service
- Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands; and
- A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider if the household contributes more than $10 but less than $50 toward the purchase price.
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NET Lab: Effective Tools & Strategies –
Trauma Response: Tools and Practices
Wednesday, May 11th | 4pm ET
Helping people during the immediacy or aftermath of a crisis can be very challenging. Yet providing trained support during this time helps people process their experiences in a way that is critical to reducing the likelihood they will develop PTSD at a later date. Join Lynn Breuer LMSW and Yuliya Gaydayenko LMSW for a discussion that will deepen understanding of the physiologic factors at work under extreme stress as well as specific interventions to help people move forward. Techniques will be helpful in working with clients, but also for direct staff who often carry secondary or vicarious trauma.
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Is Virtual Therapy Here to Stay?
Tuesday, May 24th | noon ET
Join us during May Mental Health Awareness Month for an educational conversation about virtual therapy.
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NET Lab: Safe Space for Russian Speaking Professionals:
Monday, June 13th | 4 – 5:15pm ET
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NETWORK NEWS & UPDATES . . . |
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BaMidbar Wilderness Therapy
Joins the Network
BaMidbar Wilderness Therapy’s mission is to ensure that Jewish youth and young adults have the confidence, skills, and community support to navigate life’s challenges and thrive in the face of adversity. BaMidbar envisions a Jewish community that actively supports its members in cultivating mental health and wellness. BaMidbar addresses mental health and wellness through a three-pronged approach focusing on prevention, education, and treatment. Please join us in welcoming them to the Network!
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Network Nominating Sub-Committee
In accordance with its By-Laws, the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies is pleased to announce the proposed slate for the 2022-2023 NJHSA Board of Directors. The slate will be presented for approval at the Annual Meeting which is scheduled for Monday, May 16, 2022
at 8:30 am CST, during PowerNET 2022, being held in Minneapolis, MN. Each member agency in good standing receives one vote.
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JVS Boston Announces David A. Fleishman as new CEO
David comes to JVS Boston after serving 12 years as the Superintendent of Schools for the City of Newton. Welcome David and learn more about him here. |
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Join JFNA every Monday & Thursday at 4:30pm ET for 30-minute briefings on the latest developments around the Ukraine Crisis. These briefings, open to all, will address humanitarian relief and resettlement efforts.
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NETWORK CALENDAR
View the NJHSA Calendar for a complete list of calls and webinars.
Visit the Calls & Webinars page in the Members Only section for registration links.
All presentations are recorded. Video and audio recordings as well as presentations and additional resources can be found on in the Resource Library in the Members Only section.
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NJHSA MEMBER AGENCY NEWS & OFFERINGS . . . |
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JFS Houston's Celebration Company Raises Funds for Ukraine - Help!
Every purchase makes a difference for our brothers and sisters in the Ukraine.
Funds raised by the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston will support work on the ground in Ukraine through JFNA and our international partners, which is focused on the immediate needs of those impacted.
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Public Charge Letter
First of all, thank you for joining us in commenting on the public charge proposal! With your support, we submitted a comment signed by 1,070 organizations, representing all 50 states and D.C. Apologies if you are getting this news twice, as we are sharing the comment on both our weekly e-blast and with folks who signed the comment letter(partners and future partners)!
Please promote this good news to your networks! To support you in your messaging, we’ve prepared some sample materials – a press release, a social post, and some videos for social media.
If you are not already a PIF member, please join our network! Our work is not over - the next phase is just beginning. Once we have a final regulation in place (likely in the next few months), we will begin an energetic outreach and education campaign to encourage enrollment in public benefits, and to fight for expanded access to public benefits for immigrant families. We would love to have your partnership in this effort. If your organization is not currently a PIF partner, we ask that you consider joining by submitting this form.
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Urge the Administration to Reunite Families
As the war in Ukraine rages on, with more than four million refugees having fled the country, Jewish communities urge the Administration to take the next steps on President Biden’s pledge to welcome 100,000 refugees from Ukraine.
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Register for the 5th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium
Monday, May 16th
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NETWORK AFFINITY GROUPS
Join NJHSA’s Member Agency ONLY affinity groups. There are more than 20 professional groups that meet over Zoom video conferencing where participants have the opportunity to connect, learn, share and support each other. Whether it be to resolve specific agency challenges or define larger Network projects, the affinity groups bring like professionals together on a regular basis.
Contact Lisa Loraine Smith, to learn more about the groups or visit the Affinity & Facebook Groups page in the Members Only section of the NJHSA website.
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Stay connected; learn about open grant opportunities by subscribing to the free newsletters below.
Candid (formerly Foundation Center)
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Working for a Jewish human service agency is a highly rewarding career.
A listing of open positions at member agencies can be found HERE.
Member agencies are welcome to post career opportunities with the Network as a benefit of membership. Positions will be posted for 90 days.
Non-members may post positions for 60 days for a fee. Contact Megan Manelli for more information.
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Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies | networkjhsa.org | 201.977.2400
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