JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF WNC INC
53 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 www.jfswnc.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: Jewish Family Services of WNC (JFS) enriches the lives of our clients by providing a broad array of clinical and social support services to adults of all faiths, with special emphasis on the needs of older adults.

Elder Club. JFS offers an engaging and upbeat program for older adults who may have physical limitations and/or mild to moderate memory challenges and may be isolated with limited opportunities for social interaction. The Elder Club provides participants with a wide range of activities, ability-appropriate exercise, and nutritious meals prepared on-site. Peer socialization and friendship are enjoyed in a safe group setting with professional facilitation and support. At the same time, family caregivers receive much-needed respite to attend to their own needs. The Elder Club program has been active for 20 years. In November 2016 JFS expanded the program to add a location in Hendersonville. Between July 2019 and June 2020, JFS Elder Club provided 181 client-days of socialization and support for 29 individuals. Sixty-two percent of Elder Club members received scholarships to pay for their attendance.

Case Management, Resource Coordination & Client Assistance. JFS provides person- centered assessments and guided access to resources with a Social Work Case Manager. Clients are engaged in identifying needs and working to achieve goals and improve their quality of life. JFS provides information, referrals, direct assistance and coordination of resources including long-term care placement, respite services, medical and mental health needs, in-home assistance and caregiver support. Between July 2019 and June 2020, JFS provided over 371 hours of case management services to 129 clients. Since March 2020 JFS has provided case management services via telehealth and telephone to ensure clients have access to needed services during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mental Health Counseling. JFS believes that mental health care should be accessible to all. As a Medicare provider, JFS provides a much needed service for older adults seeking mental health counseling in Western North Carolina. Mental health services are provided at JFS as part of an integrated model of practice which includes mental health counseling, case management and an elder group respite program. Between July 2019 and June 2020, JFS's licensed clinical social workers provided 1566 hours of counseling services to 129 clients in a confidential setting, addressing issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, adjustment disorders, relationship problems, stress management, healthy aging, caregiver support, parenting, and LGBTQ support.

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