Jewish Family Service Calgary strengthens the community by helping people in the spirit of Jewish tradition and values.The following is a list of just some of the services we provide. For more information on any one of these services, please click on the "GO" link or the title of the service.
Basic Needs
JFSC offers a Basic Needs Program as a complementary component to services provided by the agency.
These value added services include: financial assistance, housing support, and food supplements for low income individuals and families.
Counselling
Jewish Family Service Calgary has a team of professional, qualified counsellors who provide a variety of services including individual, couples, and family therapy as well as group work.
Resettlement
JFSC provides counselling and support to newcomers of all denominations during their transition period, encouraging them to become independent and productive members of their new community.
The program is designed to deal with specific issues and challenges facing immigrants upon their arrival in a new country.
Senior Services
Senior Services aim at promoting independent choices and providing necessary supports to individuals as they age. The agency works towards preventing social isolation, alleviating poverty, preventing or managing crisis, supporting independence and healthy aging, and promoting inclusion.
The JFSC Seniors' Outreach Team provides services to seniors in the Jewish Community, and has a mandate for serving all aging adults living in the majority of the southwest and southeast sectors of Calgary.
Volunteer
JFSC has an on-going need for volunteers of all ages, stages and talents. Our volunteer area is always expanding its opportunities and training.
As a JFSC volunteer, you can touch the lives of those most in need in our community by working together with our staff to provide innovative and vitally needed services to others.
Vocational Support
Our Vocational Services Program offers valuable support to newcomers and to members of the Calgary community in developing skills in their job searches.
