counseling and family support

 At Jewish Family Service, we’re committed to you and your family. When a family is faced with a mental illness, when a spouse is struggling with domestic abuse, when a couple wants to expand their family through adoption—we’re here every step of the way. We’re dedicated to strengthening families. It’s what we do best.

If you or someone you know needs help, please call our JFS Access Line at (877) 537-1818 to get the support you need.

When you call, our JFS Access Coordinator will answer any questions you have and will conduct an initial assessment. They will help you choose the services to best fit your needs and connect you with outside resources when appropriate.

Programs and Services

Adoption Alliance of Southern California - We’ll guide you through the entire adoption process, ensuring it’s the beautiful and exciting experience it should be.

Bikkur Holim—Friendly Visitor Program  - Friendly volunteers bring joy, conversation, community connection, and friendship to isolated Jewish older adults and homebound/ill individuals.

Counseling - We’re here to help you sort out the problem areas in your life. And to help you find the energy and strength to solve them. Our professional counselors will help you through the tough times.

Hand Up Youth Food Pantry - The Hand Up Youth Food Pantry is dedicated to alleviating hunger in San Diego County. Run by a dedicated committee of teenagers, the Hand Up Youth Food Pantry distributes food to more than 12 different locations throughout the county.

Hebrew Free Loans - We offer several interest-free loans for small business and personal needs to members of the San Diego Jewish Community.

Jewish Healing Center - The Jewish Healing Center provides resources for the spiritual well-being of the Jewish community, including chaplaincy services.

Mental Health Awareness - Our Mental Health Committee of dedicated volunteers is devoted to educating the community about mental illness and decreasing the stigma associated with it.

Mood Disorder Program - One out of every 14 Americans suffers from a mood disorder. And many of them don’t come forward to seek help. Our counselors are specially trained in working with mood disorders and offer both individual and group therapy. Special support group for Jewish individuals with a mood disorder.

Ombudsman Program - We provide advocacy services to residents of Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility for seriously ill individuals and ensure they receive the care they need.

Patient Advocacy Program - Patient Advocates work with individuals living in either a 24-hour psychiatric hospital or a board and care facility to ensure all of their rights are being respected.

Project SARAH - There’s never an excuse for domestic abuse. We offer a safe, confidential place for individuals experiencing abuse to come forward and seek help.

Support & Psychotherapy Groups - Support groups offer a certain emotional comfort and moral support that individual therapy can’t do. We offer several support groups throughout San Diego County.