Community Helpline – JFS is here to help our community in navigating resources during this unprecedented time. Please call us at (585) 461.0114 or email us at helpline@jfsrochester.org from 9am – 5pm daily and weekends as needed. Please note that this is not an emergency hotline. If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency or fear for your safety, call 911.
March 31, 2020
Join our one of our Virtual Support Groups
Support group for isolated adults age 60 and older
12:30 pm on Monday April 6, April 13, April 20, and April 27
Join via Zoom using this link
Support group for parents of children in elementary school
4:00 pm on Monday, April 6, April 13, April 20 and April 27
Join via Zoom using this link
Bereavement support group for those who have lost a loved one
1:00 pm on Monday April 6, April 13, April 20, and April 27
Join via Zoom using this link
March 18, 2020
Volunteering - If you are interested in volunteering, please email us at volunteer@jfsrochester.org. We are looking for volunteers willing to deliver food, grocery shop, medication pick-up for those immunocompromised or elderly in our community. We are also looking for volunteers to who are willing to make calls to elderly individuals who could simply use a friendly caller.
Counseling - Are you in need of counseling? While JFS staff is working remotely due to COVID-19, we are conducting business as usual in the counseling department via Telehealth Counseling. We are here to support you and your children for crisis intervention or short/long term counseling. All you need is a WiFi enabled device. Please call the JFS Helpline at: (585) 461.0114
March 16, 2020
Programs Suspended - Pencils & Paper , Brighton Your Wardrobe, Programing at the NORC and Affordable Housing is closed or canceled until further notice.
- ​Volunteers - Please do not report for any scheduled shifts at this time. Your saftey and health is our chief concern. Thank you.
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