The Latest News at JFCS! Our Monthly Snapshot of News & Service Updates

Monthly news & updates

October 2020

PROGRAM UPDATES...

>>Pandemic Parenting Support Group

Wednesdays (weekly) @ 12 PM

This group will offer parents a chance to share their struggles, challenges, and successes during the pandemic.

>>Social Support Group

For Older Adults/Seniors

Thursdays (weekly) @ 9:30 AM

Drop in to connect and share with others who are feeling the emotional and psychological impacts of isolation during COVID-19 restrictions.

>>Our Teen Programs are going Virtual for 2020!

Jewish Community Youth Foundation

For ALL 8th, 9th & 10th graders

For RETURNING 11th & 12th graders

A project for teens in grades 8 through 12. Participants research Jewish nonprofit organizations and learn about philanthropic giving by pooling monetary contributions and distributing donations as they choose.

Program Begins October 18!

>>Join Team JFCS

(Virtually) at the Mercer County Turkey Trot!

Registration is open for the 2020 (Virtual) Mercer County Turkey Trot! Join Team JFCS when you register and help us be the Biggest Bunch once again!

Event proceeds helps support local food pantries, including the JFCS mobile and on-site pantries. Every sign up and donation helps someone in need of food here in Mercer County.

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS!

October 10 is World Mental Health Day

The World Health Organization recognizes this day with the objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.

Mental health continues to be a prominent topic of discussion as the effects of the ongoing pandemic impact us all emotionally and psychologically. If you are seeking support, check out JFCS resources:

Webinar: Let's Talk About Therapy

Thursday, October 8 | 12:00 PM

Teri Cheresnick, LCSW, LCADC, provides some information on a topic you may not have had personal experience with, yet would like to know more about - mental health therapy, also known as psychotherapy or just 'therapy'. Some of the topics to be presented are:

Why do people go to therapy? How can therapy be beneficial? What would be helpful to know about therapy? and How can I find the right therapist for me?