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Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Family
Need a last-minute gift idea for your mom, dad, or grandparent? Here are two great and easy gift ideas from JCS! A Gift Donation: Make a donation in their honor to JCS! A gift donation is a truly altruistic present; it’s a gift that keeps on giving. By donating to JCS...
2024 Julie Claire Gutterman Memorial Lecture
The Misidentification of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Ethics of Treatment & Diagnosis with Guest Speaker Erin Nghe, LCSW This interactive workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) cycle and symptom...
Embracing Winter: JCS Programs Cultivate Warmth, Connection, and Well-Being for Seniors
As the days get shorter and winter arrives, many individuals, particularly seniors, find themselves grappling with the winter blues. A sense of isolation and loneliness, coupled with the challenges posed by inclement weather from slippery sidewalks to getting darker...
JCS Connect: The Joys of Adoption
JCS Connect is a series of virtual sessions that informs and educates community members about critical issues in our community and the work, JCS is doing to help combat these challenges. On November 7th, JCS held a one-hour, in-depth conversation discussing Adoption....
Celebrating Families of Adoption
November is National Adoption Month. So, what does that mean? It’s a time to celebrate families created through adoption and recognize homes that have provided safe and loving environments for children and adolescents in need. It’s also a time to acknowledge and...
Honoring and Remembering Those Who Have Lost a Child During Pregnancy or in Infancy
By JCS' Clinical Supervisor, Diana Huynh, LICSW, PMH-C October is a month dedicated to Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness, a subject that profoundly impacts many families in our community. This article sheds light on the prevalence of miscarriages, stillbirths, and...
Empowering Independence
September is Fall Prevention Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of preventing falls among older adults. Lifeline RI, at Jewish Collaborative Services, stands at the forefront of its mission to help individuals maintain independence....
Back-to-School Anxiety vs School Refusal in Children & Adolescents
By Gabrielle Dworkin, LMHC, RPT, GC-C, Child & Family Clinician at JCS Do the words Back-to-School make you feel excited? I picture sharpened pencils, new boxes of crayons, plus a new backpack and planning a first-day outfit. Most children and teens will have some...
Summer Caregiving Tips: Prioritize the Health and Happiness of Your Loved Ones this Season.
As a caregiver, ensuring the health and well-being of your family and senior loved ones becomes even more crucial during the summer season. With warmer temperatures, children out of school disrupted access to regular meals, and other unique challenges, it's essential...
LGBTQ+ ALLY
JCS is proud to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. As an organization that provides support services to individuals and families in Rhode Island, we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for ALL members of our community. We strive to be a...