activities · 40
what they do
direct service · 37
- Adoption and Immigrant Resettlement ServicesProvides leadership in adoption services, including for Native American children, and has played a major role in resettling Russian Jewish immigrants in the Greater Phoenix area.
- Behavioral Health ServicesProvides comprehensive behavioral care including psychiatric care, medication management, individual and group therapy, play therapy, substance abuse treatment, mental health assessments, and trauma-informed services for children and adults. Offers clinical care and support to low-income older adults and individuals with serious mental illness.
- Behavioral Health ServicesProvides comprehensive behavioral care including psychiatric care, medication management, individual and group therapy, play therapy, substance abuse treatment, mental health assessments, and trauma-informed services for children and adults. Offers clinical care and support to low-income older adults through specialized behavioral health programs.
- Behavioral Health ServicesProvides comprehensive behavioral care services including psychiatric care, medication management, individual and group therapy, play therapy, substance abuse treatment, mental health assessment and treatment, early childhood trauma services, and child crisis intervention. These services are offered to individuals of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds, including specialized programs for children, adults, and adults with serious mental illness, and low-income older adults.
- Behavioral Health ServicesProvides a range of behavioral care services including psychiatric care, medication management, individual and group therapy, play therapy, substance abuse treatment, mental health assessment, and early childhood trauma services. These services are offered to children, adults, and older adults, including those with serious mental illness, and are available through integrated healthcare centers and virtual care options.
- Child & Family Support Programs Foster Care Support for Tribal and Special Needs YouthOffers child welfare services, early childhood trauma support, child crisis intervention, domestic violence assistance, and foster care programs. Includes workforce readiness and high school equivalency programs for teens in foster care through the Real World Job Development program.
- Child & Family Welfare Services Foster Care Support for Tribal and Special Needs YouthDelivers child welfare services including early childhood trauma support, child crisis intervention, domestic violence assistance, foster care support, and prevention programs. Pioneered efforts in child sexual abuse prevention and adoption services, including for Native American children.
- Child and Family Support Services Foster Care Support for Tribal and Special Needs YouthDelivers services to children and families, including child welfare services, adoption services (including for Native American children), child crisis intervention, domestic violence support, and foster care programs. The organization also supports foster care youth with job development and high school equivalency programs.
- Child and Family Support Services Foster Care Support for Tribal and Special Needs YouthProvides child welfare services, adoption services (including for Native American children), and support for foster care youth through programs like Real World Job Development. This includes services for children and families, and efforts to combat child sexual abuse.
- Crisis Intervention and Support Jewish Community Support ServicesLaunches programs like Helping Hands to provide temporary financial assistance to families in crisis, offers domestic violence support, and coordinates annual trauma and crisis trainings and on-the-ground crisis support to Jewish organizations in Maricopa County through the Jewish Community and Response Team (JCRT).
- Financial and Crisis Assistance Programs Jewish Community Support ServicesOffers temporary financial assistance to families in crisis through the award-winning Helping Hands program and provides on-the-ground crisis support and trauma trainings to Jewish organizations via the Jewish Community and Response Team (JCRT).
- Financial and Crisis Assistance Programs Emergency Rental Assistance & PreventionOffers temporary financial assistance to families in crisis through the award-winning Helping Hands program and provides life-changing support to thousands across Maricopa County.
- Food Security & Basic Needs Assistance Emergency Supply DistributionDistributes meal kits to individuals and families facing food insecurity and provides cleaning products, personal care items, school supplies, and art supplies based on need through the Just 3 Things Pantry.
- Food Security & Basic Needs Support Emergency Supply DistributionDistributes meal kits to individuals and families facing food insecurity and provides cleaning products, personal care items, school supplies, and art materials through the Just 3 Things Pantry based on client need.
- Food Security and Basic Essentials Distribution Emergency Supply DistributionDistributes meal kits to individuals and families facing food insecurity and provides cleaning products, personal care items, and school and art supplies to clients based on need through the Just 3 Things Pantry.
- Food and Basic Essentials Distribution Emergency Supply DistributionDistributes meal kits to individuals and families facing food insecurity through the Food Security & Basic Essentials program, and provides cleaning products, personal care items, and school and art supplies through the Just 3 Things Pantry.
- Hospital Chaplaincy Program Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care ServicesProvides spiritual support to individuals and families in healthcare settings, serving over 8,000 people through hospital-based chaplaincy services.
- Immigrant and Community Resettlement Support Jewish Community Support ServicesPlayed a leading role in the resettlement of Russian Jewish immigrants in the Greater Phoenix area and continues to serve diverse populations regardless of faith or background.
- Jewish Community Services Jewish Community Support ServicesProvides assistance to individuals and families through Jewish Community Services programs, including the resettlement of Russian Jewish immigrants in the Greater Phoenix area, and offers spiritual support through the Hospital Chaplaincy program.
- Jewish Community Services Jewish Community Support ServicesProvides assistance to individuals and families through Jewish Community Services programs, including the resettlement of Russian Jewish immigrants in the Greater Phoenix area and spiritual support through the Hospital Chaplaincy program. The organization also coordinates annual trauma and crisis trainings and provides on-the-ground crisis support to Jewish organizations in Maricopa County through the Jewish Community and Response Team (JCRT).
- Jewish Community Services Jewish Community Support ServicesDelivers culturally responsive social services to members of the Jewish community, supporting 12,507 individuals through targeted programs.
- Jewish Community and Response Team (JCRT) Jewish Community Support ServicesCoordinates annual trauma and crisis trainings and delivers on-the-ground crisis support to Jewish organizations in Maricopa County.
- Older Adult Programs Resident-Led Social & Recreational ProgrammingEngages older adults aged 60 and over in self-discovery, connection, and learning through Senior Enrichment classes and programs, and provides social connection to homebound individuals through volunteer-sent notes and letters. The organization also established Arizona's first nursing home for elderly Jewish residents.
- Older Adult Programs Resident-Led Social & Recreational ProgrammingEngages older adults aged 60 and over in self-discovery, connection, and learning through Senior Enrichment classes and programs, providing social connections for homebound individuals through volunteer-sent notes and letters. The organization also established Arizona's first nursing home for elderly Jewish residents and provides clinical care and support services to low-income older adults.
- Older Adult Services Resident-Led Social & Recreational ProgrammingProvides behavioral health and support services to low-income older adults, including social connection through online and in-person Senior Enrichment classes, volunteer-sent notes, and coordinated care. Previously established Arizona's first nursing home for elderly Jewish residents.
- Primary Care Services Telehealth Consultations & Virtual CareOffers primary care services at select healthcare centers for conditions including cold and flu, acute pain and injuries, high blood pressure, and annual wellness exams, with virtual care options available.
- Primary Healthcare Services Telehealth Consultations & Virtual CareOffers primary care services at select healthcare centers for conditions such as cold and flu, acute pain and injuries, high blood pressure, and annual wellness exams. Virtual care options are also available.
- Primary and Integrated Healthcare ServicesOffers primary medical care at select healthcare centers for conditions such as cold and flu, acute pain, injuries, and high blood pressure, including annual wellness exams. Delivers integrated physical and mental health services through community health centers.
- Primary and Integrated Healthcare Services Telehealth Consultations & Virtual CareDelivers primary medical care at healthcare centers for conditions such as cold and flu, acute pain, injuries, and high blood pressure, including annual wellness exams. Offers integrated physical and mental health services through community healthcare centers.
- Senior Enrichment and Support Programs Resident-Led Social & Recreational ProgrammingEngages older adults aged 60 and over in social, educational, and enrichment activities through online and in-person programs. Provides clinical and social support to low-income older adults and previously operated Arizona's first nursing home for elderly Jewish residents.
- Spiritual and Chaplaincy Care Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care ServicesProvides spiritual support to individuals and families through the Hospital Chaplaincy program, serving over 8,000 people.
- Temporary Financial AssistanceOperates the award-winning Helping Hands program to provide temporary financial assistance to families in crisis.
- Virtual Care Delivery Telehealth Consultations & Virtual CareProvides virtual care options to increase access to healthcare and behavioral health services for patients across Maricopa County.
- Virtual Care Delivery Telehealth Consultations & Virtual CareProvides virtual care options to patients, expanding access to healthcare and behavioral health services regardless of location.
- Volunteer Engagement and Social Connection Programs Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementEngages volunteers to provide social connection to homebound individuals, particularly older adults, through letter-writing initiatives and contributes over 600 volunteer hours annually to support organizational services.
- Workforce Readiness and Education Youth Workforce Development for Foster AlumniProvides workforce readiness and high school equivalency programs for teens in foster care.
- Youth Workforce Development Youth Workforce Development for Foster AlumniSupports foster care youth through the Real World Job Development program, focusing on workforce readiness and high school equivalency preparation.
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- Behavioral Health Clinician Supervision and Development Clinical Supervision & Licensure SupportSupervises and develops behavioral health clinicians to maintain high standards of care.
- Clinical Supervision and Workforce Development Clinical Supervision & Licensure SupportSupervises and trains behavioral health clinicians to ensure high standards of clinical care and develops behavioral health programs for diverse populations.
- Clinician Supervision and Workforce Development Clinical Supervision & Licensure SupportSupervises and trains behavioral health clinicians to ensure high standards of clinical care and professional development within the organization.
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how they think
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- Alignment with the Triple Aim framework Triple AimGuides quality improvement initiatives using the Triple Aim framework to simultaneously enhance patient experience, improve population health, and reduce per capita costs in behavioral and integrated health services.
- Client-centered clinical practice client-centered therapyEmploys client-centered family therapy and psychosocial rehabilitation to tailor clinical interventions to individual and family needs.
- Client-centered clinical practice client-centered therapyEmploys client-centered family therapy and psychosocial rehabilitation approaches in clinical services, prioritizing individual and family agency, strengths, and lived experience in treatment planning.
- Community support as crisis response community_support_during_crisisRoots its mission in providing aid during times of economic hardship, emphasizing neighbor-to-neighbor support as a core mechanism for community resilience and recovery.
- Community-Centric Mental Health and Connection connection_is_careThe organization believes that belonging and human connection are central to mental health care, fostering reflection and shared understanding through intimate dialogue spaces and emphasizing hope as an action expressed through resilience, connection, and community support.
- Comprehensive Family Support comprehensive_family_support_modelThe organization provides compassionate, comprehensive care aimed at strengthening families, resolving conflicts, and supporting coping with daily life challenges, utilizing client-centered family therapy and psychosocial rehabilitation in clinical practice.
- Comprehensive Family Support Model comprehensive_family_support_modelThe organization provides compassionate, comprehensive care aimed at strengthening families, resolving conflicts, and supporting coping with daily life challenges, utilizing client-centered family therapy and psychosocial rehabilitation.
- Comprehensive, inclusive community support model comprehensive_community_supportStrengthens individuals and families through compassionate, high-quality behavioral health, healthcare, and social services accessible to people of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds, reflecting a holistic approach to community well-being.
- Comprehensive, lifespan-spanning community support comprehensive_community_supportStrengthens the community by delivering integrated behavioral health, healthcare, and social services to individuals and families across all ages and backgrounds.
- Connection as foundational to mental health care connection-is-careOperationalizes the belief that belonging and human connection are central to mental health, integrating relational support into service delivery as a therapeutic mechanism.
- Delivering services guided by Jewish values and inclusivity values_based_service_deliveryGrounds service delivery in core Jewish values—such as justice, kindness, and repairing the world—while remaining open and accessible to people of all faiths and backgrounds.
- Engaging faith communities in social action faith-based_community engagementActivates individuals and groups through faith-based social action projects such as supply drives and holiday giving to deepen community involvement and support.
- Faith-based engagement for community service faith-based_community engagementActivates faith-based social action projects—such as supply drives and holiday giving—to mobilize individuals and groups in service, using religious community networks to expand outreach and participation.
- Fostering Connection and Community through Dialogue community_dialogue_salonsThe organization believes that belonging and human connection are central to mental health care and uses intimate dialogue spaces to foster reflection and shared understanding around mental health, identity, and community.
- Fostering mental health through community dialogue community-dialogue-salonsUses intimate, facilitated dialogue spaces like Living Room Conversations (Salon Series) to build shared understanding around mental health, identity, and belonging, promoting reflection and emotional connection as preventive care.
- Fostering mental health through facilitated community dialogue community-dialogue-salonsUses intimate, structured dialogue spaces—Living Room Conversations (Salon Series)—to promote reflection, shared understanding, and emotional connection around issues like mental health, identity, and belonging.
- Hope as Action through Resilience and Support hope-as-actionThe organization believes that hope is an action expressed through resilience, connection, and community support, providing aid to neighbors in need during times of hardship.
- Hope as a driver of resilience and healing hope-as-actionViews hope not as passive optimism but as an actionable force expressed through resilience, connection, and community support, which underpins emotional and psychological well-being.
- Hope as a driver of resilience and healing hope-as-actionViews hope not as passive optimism but as an active force expressed through resilience, connection, and community support, which underpins emotional and psychological well-being.
- Human connection as foundational to mental health care connection-is-careOperates on the belief that belonging and authentic human connection are central to healing and effective mental health support.
- Improving health systems through the Triple Aim framework Triple AimAligns quality management initiatives with the Triple Aim—enhancing patient experience, improving population health, and reducing costs—to strengthen service delivery systems.
- Integrated Health and Social Services integrated_healthcareThe organization operates as an integrated healthcare provider, recognizing the deep connection between mental and physical health, and delivers comprehensive behavioral health, healthcare, and social services to individuals of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds.
- Integrated Healthcare and Social Services integrated_healthcareThe organization operates as an integrated healthcare provider, recognizing the deep connection between mental and physical health, and delivers comprehensive behavioral health, healthcare, and social services to individuals and families.
- Integrated approach to mental and physical health integrated_healthcareFunctions as an integrated healthcare provider by recognizing and treating the interconnection between mental and physical health, aligning with broader models of holistic care.
- Integrated mental and physical healthcare delivery integrated_healthcareFunctions as an integrated healthcare provider that treats the whole person by recognizing and acting on the interconnection between mental and physical health, aligning with broader models of holistic care.
- Leveraging volunteers to expand service capacity volunteer-leveraged service deliveryEngages and deploys volunteers to extend reach and effectiveness, utilizing community skills and expertise across diverse program areas.
- Leveraging volunteers to expand service capacity volunteer-leveraged service deliveryEngages volunteers strategically to extend reach and deepen impact by utilizing community skills and expertise across diverse program areas, enhancing service delivery without compromising quality.
- Major donor and planned giving fundraising model major donor fundraisingSustains programs through high-level individual donations ($2,500+) and encourages long-term financial stability by promoting planned giving via wills, trusts, and estate planning.
- Non-residential support for domestic violence survivors shelter_without_wallsOffers a Shelter Without Walls program that ensures safety and ongoing support for survivors of domestic violence without requiring them to leave their homes.
- Providing community-based crisis support rooted in mutual aid community_support_during_crisisFounded on the principle of supporting neighbors during economic hardship, emphasizing community solidarity and responsive aid during times of crisis.
- Service delivery guided by Jewish values values_based_service_deliveryIntegrates foundational Jewish values—such as justice, repairing the world (tikkun olam), and acts of kindness (gemilut chasadim)—into the design and delivery of inclusive social services that adapt to evolving community needs.
- Shelter Without Walls for Domestic Violence Survivors shelter_without_wallsThe organization offers a "Shelter Without Walls" program designed to provide safety and support to survivors of domestic violence without requiring them to enter a residential facility, offering an alternative model of protection and assistance.
- Shelter Without Walls for domestic violence survivors shelter_without_wallsProvides safety and support to survivors of domestic violence through a non-residential model that offers comprehensive services without requiring facility-based shelter, promoting autonomy and community integration.
- Values-Based Inclusive Service Delivery values_based_service_deliveryThe organization's work is guided by core Jewish values, including community-building, justice, repairing the world, and acts of kindness, which inform the delivery of social services and ensure an inclusive approach for people of all faiths and backgrounds.
- Values-Based and Inclusive Service Delivery values_based_service_deliveryThe organization's work is guided by core Jewish values, such as community-building, justice, and acts of kindness, which inform the delivery of compassionate social services to all individuals and families, regardless of age, faith, or background.
- Volunteer-Leveraged Service Delivery volunteer-leveraged service deliveryThe organization engages volunteers to extend its service capacity by leveraging community skills and expertise across diverse program areas, including faith-based social action projects.
- Volunteer-Leveraged Service Delivery volunteer-leveraged service deliveryThe organization engages volunteers to extend service capacity by leveraging community skills and expertise across diverse program areas, including faith-based social action projects, to enhance community service and support.
named programs · 12
what they call their work
Caring Cards
Volunteer-driven initiative sending handwritten notes of encouragement to homebound individuals, especially older adults
Child & Family Solutions
Offers counseling and support services for young people, foster youth, and parents navigating emotional and behavioral challenges
Food Security & Basic Essentials
Distributes meal kits and basic necessities to individuals and families facing food insecurity
Hospital Chaplaincy
Provides comfort and spiritual support to individuals and families in hospitals.
Hospital Chaplaincy Program
Offers spiritual and emotional support to patients and families in healthcare settings
Integrated Health Clinics
Delivers accessible physical and mental health services in safe and supportive environments
Jewish Community Services
Provides counseling, financial aid, career services, and holiday programming to members of the Jewish community
Just 3 Things Pantry
Collects and distributes cleaning products, personal care items, and school/art supplies to clients in need
Mitzvah Projects
Offers social action opportunities for adults, teens, B’nai Mitzvah students, community organizations, and businesses.
Senior Enrichment Classes
Provides older adults aged 60+ with opportunities for self-discovery, connection, and learning through educational and social activities
Senior Enrichment classes
Engages older adults in self-discovery, connection, and learning.
Shelter Without Walls
Provides safety, support, and resources to survivors of domestic violence, including assistance with housing, legal challenges, and immigration security
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who they work with
- Area Agency on Aging Partner — Referred clients to JFCS for counseling and support services.
- Area Agency on Aging, Region 1 Government — Government agency providing grant support to JFCS programs
- Arizona Council of Human Service Providers Partner — Linda Scott serves on the Board of Directors and chairs the Child Welfare Sub-Committee.
- Arizona Department of Economic Security Government — Government agency providing grant support to JFCS programs
- Arizona Department of Safety - Victims of Crime Assistance Government — Government agency providing grant support to JFCS programs
- Arizona Governor's Office of Youth, Faith, and Families Government — Government agency providing grant support to JFCS programs
- City of Peoria Government — Local government agency providing grant support to JFCS programs
- City of Phoenix Government — Local government agency providing grant support to JFCS programs
- City of Phoenix Partner — Referred survivors of domestic violence to JFCS for support services.
- City of Scottsdale Government — Local government agency providing grant support to JFCS programs
- Connections In HomeCare and Communities Partner — Home care and community services organization providing support to JFCS programs
- Cypress HomeCare Solutions / Sheldon R. Roth & Family Partner — Home care services provider and family foundation supporting JFCS programs
- Enterprise Holding Foundation Funder — Corporate foundation providing grant support to JFCS programs
- Helios Education Foundation Funder — Foundation providing grant support to JFCS programs
- Hospice of the Valley Partner — Healthcare organization providing support to JFCS programs
- Intel Foundation Funder — Corporate foundation providing grant support to JFCS programs
- PACC911 Partner — Tina Lopez serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors, supporting animal welfare and veterinary care for abused, injured, and neglected animals.
- SRP Partner — Utility company providing support to JFCS programs
- Salad & Go Charities Partner — Corporate charitable arm providing support to JFCS programs
- Season for Sharing / AZ Republic Partner — Media-affiliated charitable initiative providing grant support to JFCS programs
- Sonora Quest Laboratories Partner — Healthcare diagnostics company providing support to JFCS programs
- Thunderbirds Charities Funder — Charitable organization providing grant support to JFCS programs
- Tina Lopez Partner — Vice president of Philanthropic Services at JFCS, serving as a point of contact for donor engagement.
- United Health Group - Employee Giving Funder — Corporate employee giving program providing financial support to JFCS programs
- Valley of the Sun United Way Partner — Community partner providing financial support to JFCS programs
- Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Funder — Foundation providing grant support to JFCS programs
- Volgistics Partner — Platform used for volunteer applications and coordination.
- Wells Fargo Advisors (Hayden Rd) Funder — Financial services firm providing financial support to JFCS programs