JFS Rochester provides comprehensive support for individuals and families across the lifespan throughout the Greater Rochester community. We’re committed to meaningful social and economic empowerment by addressing essential human needs, promoting self-sufficiency, and fostering individual and community strengths.
We take our role in the Rochester community very seriously, believing that everyone deserves access to the support they need, regardless of age or circumstances. We are proud to serve our community with the highest standards of care for 100 years and counting and plan to expand our programs and services to reach more individuals and families in need as we move into the future.
Why is it so hard to ask for help? Explore the role psychological safety plays in mental well-being and how supportive relationships can make it easier to seek the care and connection we all need.
Learn how neurodiversity shapes communication and discover simple ways to make conversations more inclusive, accessible, and supportive for everyone.
Middle age can be a surprisingly complex season. While it may look like a time when life is settling, it often brings new emotional challenges alongside growth and pride. For many, stress, uncertainty, or a quiet sense of loss can surface. But midlife is not just about what changes, it is an opportunity to carry forward your wisdom and reconnect with parts of yourself that have been waiting to be rediscovered.
Jewish Family Services empowers Jewish and non-Jewish individuals, families and communities to thrive by providing a wide array of programs and services built upon the traditions of dignity, kindness and tikkun olam – improving the world.
Tikkun Olam…We will repair the world through compassion, connection, and creative solutions.
Sometimes, even a brief pause can help you reset. These short, counselor-guided meditations are designed to offer a moment of calm in the middle of everyday life. Listen anytime, as often as you’d like.
Written by Andrea Stolowitz, The Berlin Diaries is a heartwarming story of a woman’s journey to uncover her family history through her great-grandfather’s Holocaust- era diary. We hope you’ll join us for an evening of theater and community in support of JFS’ important work.
We’re here to support your mental health and well-being, no matter what you’re facing. Whether for yourself, your child, or your family, our compassionate team provides personalized care across the lifespan—welcoming everyone, regardless of age, race, faith, or circumstance.