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Jewish Family Service of MetroWest, New Jersey is a comprehensive, non-discriminatory social service agency serving the residents of Essex, Morris, Sussex, North Union and lower Hudson counties. Our highly trained and caring staff consists of clinical social workers and case managers, with consulting support from psychologists and psychiatrists.  JFS staff are available to meet client emergency needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

JFS services include:

  • Counseling and therapy for individuals, couples, families and children
  • Groups
  • Debt Management
  • Case Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Information and Referral
  • Adoption Services licensed by the state of New Jersey
  • Geriatric Assessments, Customized Care Planning and Counseling
  • Domestic Violence Response
  • Support Services for Holocaust Survivors
  • Care Planning for Special Needs/Disabilities
  • Community Education and Outreach

JFS of MetroWest is a Council on Accreditation partner

The Council on Accreditation (COA) is an international, independent, not-for-profit, child and family service and behavioral healthcare accrediting organization.

JFS of MetroWest is also a member agency of the Association of Jewish Family and Chlidren Agencies.

JFS of MetroWest is a beneficiary agency of the United Jewish Communities of MetroWest, New Jersey and is also a beneficiary agency of the United Way of Essex and West Hudson, United Way of Millburn-Short Hills, United Way of Morris County and United Way of North Essex.

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JFS Brings Safety Net Training to Rabbis

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Rabbis and social workers from JFS and Jewish Vocational Service are teaming up to help congregants in economic distress.

Financial Wellness Workshop Targets Long-Term Unemployed

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Free workshop to help long term unemployed stay motivated.

JFS Annual Gala - Honoring Beth & Allen Levithan

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Join JFS for our Annual Gala on June 3 at the Morris Museum.

New Group for Jewish Middle Schoolers Launched

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Jewish Family Service of MetroWest is now accepting registrations for the Teen Chavurah, a unique small group experience is offered for middle schoolers who struggle with socialization issues.

National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day

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Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is May 6: Learn more here.

 

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