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For 150 years, the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services has been empowering New Yorkers through innovative, high-quality mental health, housing, and social services. Learn more at jewishboard.org.
The holidays can be tough for some New Yorkers. Jason Miki, one of our Chief Social Work Residents, sat down with Caroline Lewis to discuss what makes the holiday stressful and the importance of taking time for yourself if things get overwhelming.
#mentalhealth
#mentalhealth
How New Yorkers can survive, even avoid, the holiday blues
Among tips from mental health experts: Take care of yourself.
gothamist.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The holidays can be tough for some New Yorkers. Jason Miki, one of our Chief Social Work Residents, sat down with Caroline Lewis to discuss what makes the holiday stressful and the importance of taking time for yourself if things get overwhelming.
#mentalhealth
#mentalhealth
Ask Governor Hochul to open up access to care by removing OMH and OASAS outpatient, rehabilitation, and residential services from New York State’s Medicaid managed care.
Click this link to lend your voice: https://nyscouncil.org/advocacy-action-center/
#mentalhealth #NYS #nonprofits #advocacy
Click this link to lend your voice: https://nyscouncil.org/advocacy-action-center/
#mentalhealth #NYS #nonprofits #advocacy
December 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Ask Governor Hochul to open up access to care by removing OMH and OASAS outpatient, rehabilitation, and residential services from New York State’s Medicaid managed care.
Click this link to lend your voice: https://nyscouncil.org/advocacy-action-center/
#mentalhealth #NYS #nonprofits #advocacy
Click this link to lend your voice: https://nyscouncil.org/advocacy-action-center/
#mentalhealth #NYS #nonprofits #advocacy
Happy Holidays from the Young Leaders Committee! Last week we celebrated all the great work YLC did this year to support The Jewish Board's mission of caring for all New Yorkers. To join us or get involved in 2026, email Elizabeth at ELParry@jbfcs.org
#volunteer #volunteering #nonprofit #nyc
#volunteer #volunteering #nonprofit #nyc
December 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Happy Holidays from the Young Leaders Committee! Last week we celebrated all the great work YLC did this year to support The Jewish Board's mission of caring for all New Yorkers. To join us or get involved in 2026, email Elizabeth at ELParry@jbfcs.org
#volunteer #volunteering #nonprofit #nyc
#volunteer #volunteering #nonprofit #nyc
If you are a Brown University student or parent of a student, you don’t have to process recent events that occurred on campus alone. We continue to offer clinician-led supportive spaces at no cost to any NY-based BU student or parent.
Learn more at jewishboard.org/busupport
Learn more at jewishboard.org/busupport
December 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
If you are a Brown University student or parent of a student, you don’t have to process recent events that occurred on campus alone. We continue to offer clinician-led supportive spaces at no cost to any NY-based BU student or parent.
Learn more at jewishboard.org/busupport
Learn more at jewishboard.org/busupport
If you are a Brown University student or parent of a student, you don’t have to process recent events that occurred on campus alone. We are offering clinician-led supportive spaces over the coming week at no cost to any NY-based BU student or parent.
Learn more at jewishboard.org/busupport
Learn more at jewishboard.org/busupport
December 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM
If you are a Brown University student or parent of a student, you don’t have to process recent events that occurred on campus alone. We are offering clinician-led supportive spaces over the coming week at no cost to any NY-based BU student or parent.
Learn more at jewishboard.org/busupport
Learn more at jewishboard.org/busupport
In response to the shooting at Brown University, our crisis response team is offering extra support in addition to our ongoing services. To learn about our one-on-one counseling, Parent and Student specific virtual support groups, and resources, please reach out to us at jcssupport@jbfcs.org
December 15, 2025 at 11:15 PM
In response to the shooting at Brown University, our crisis response team is offering extra support in addition to our ongoing services. To learn about our one-on-one counseling, Parent and Student specific virtual support groups, and resources, please reach out to us at jcssupport@jbfcs.org
Hanukkah’s themes of resilience and overcoming adversity are at the core of our work. We're honored to illuminate the way for New Yorkers of all backgrounds in difficult times and support them on their journey toward recovery.
Chag Hanukkah sameach!
#Hanukkah #mentalhealth #nonprofits #NYC
Chag Hanukkah sameach!
#Hanukkah #mentalhealth #nonprofits #NYC
December 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Hanukkah’s themes of resilience and overcoming adversity are at the core of our work. We're honored to illuminate the way for New Yorkers of all backgrounds in difficult times and support them on their journey toward recovery.
Chag Hanukkah sameach!
#Hanukkah #mentalhealth #nonprofits #NYC
Chag Hanukkah sameach!
#Hanukkah #mentalhealth #nonprofits #NYC
Join us Sunday, December 14, from 12-4 pm at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan for HereNow Hanukkah: Light Up Your Life.
This FREE teen festival is all about self-care & wellness, featuring workshops, activity booths, Carly Weinstein & Max Cohen speaking, & live music by Nory.
https://bit.ly/4oPk2Mb
This FREE teen festival is all about self-care & wellness, featuring workshops, activity booths, Carly Weinstein & Max Cohen speaking, & live music by Nory.
https://bit.ly/4oPk2Mb
![Make Art from the Heart: Contribute a positive message and decorate posters to be displayed in The Jewish Board's residences. Make someone else smile with your art! [picture of teens drawing]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ltbaf2pkzna4c3fn2e6y6vx2/bafkreifkxoxdgn7g6an5z5gy4cxpebykdzsqujqx2krq67pvi4fmxsycai@jpeg)
December 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Join us Sunday, December 14, from 12-4 pm at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan for HereNow Hanukkah: Light Up Your Life.
This FREE teen festival is all about self-care & wellness, featuring workshops, activity booths, Carly Weinstein & Max Cohen speaking, & live music by Nory.
https://bit.ly/4oPk2Mb
This FREE teen festival is all about self-care & wellness, featuring workshops, activity booths, Carly Weinstein & Max Cohen speaking, & live music by Nory.
https://bit.ly/4oPk2Mb
Our Young Leaders Committee hosted a "Pack N' Sip" in collaboration with Amsterdam Wine Co. where they assembled kits filled with self-care and hygiene items for women impacted by intimate violence.
#ThankYou to our #volunteers who are helping us provide care for all New Yorkers 💜
#ThankYou to our #volunteers who are helping us provide care for all New Yorkers 💜
December 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Our Young Leaders Committee hosted a "Pack N' Sip" in collaboration with Amsterdam Wine Co. where they assembled kits filled with self-care and hygiene items for women impacted by intimate violence.
#ThankYou to our #volunteers who are helping us provide care for all New Yorkers 💜
#ThankYou to our #volunteers who are helping us provide care for all New Yorkers 💜
Our HereNow program is hosting HereNow Hanukkah: Light Up Your Life - a free teen festival about self-care & wellness with workshops, activity booths, speeches by Carly Weinstein & Max Cohen, and live music by Nory. Join us December 14 12-4pm at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan: https://bit.ly/4ouniMB
December 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Our HereNow program is hosting HereNow Hanukkah: Light Up Your Life - a free teen festival about self-care & wellness with workshops, activity booths, speeches by Carly Weinstein & Max Cohen, and live music by Nory. Join us December 14 12-4pm at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan: https://bit.ly/4ouniMB
Ari'el Stachel's play Other is at Greenwich House Theater now through December 6. Sydney got to sit in on rehearsal and she shares what she thinks the audience will find interesting.
December 2, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Ari'el Stachel's play Other is at Greenwich House Theater now through December 6. Sydney got to sit in on rehearsal and she shares what she thinks the audience will find interesting.
Every year, The Jewish Board helps tens of thousands of New Yorkers by connecting people with the kinds of services and support that lead to positive, life-long change. This #GivingTuesday, you can make an impact in your neighborhood and across the city with a gift to support #mentalhealth.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Every year, The Jewish Board helps tens of thousands of New Yorkers by connecting people with the kinds of services and support that lead to positive, life-long change. This #GivingTuesday, you can make an impact in your neighborhood and across the city with a gift to support #mentalhealth.
We're honored to support Ari'el Stachel and his one-man show "Other" by creating #mentalhealth resources and hosting post-show talkbacks.
Learn more about the conversations he's bringing to the stage in this interview with Hey Alma. #OtherThePlay
Learn more about the conversations he's bringing to the stage in this interview with Hey Alma. #OtherThePlay
Ari’el Stachel Is in Conversation With the World - Hey Alma
Ari’el Stachel is on a mission. The 34-year-old Yemenite-Ashkenazi American-Israeli actor uses this word a few times when we speak over Zoom. His mission is to provide others with the tools to talk ab...
www.heyalma.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
We're honored to support Ari'el Stachel and his one-man show "Other" by creating #mentalhealth resources and hosting post-show talkbacks.
Learn more about the conversations he's bringing to the stage in this interview with Hey Alma. #OtherThePlay
Learn more about the conversations he's bringing to the stage in this interview with Hey Alma. #OtherThePlay
Our Young Leaders Committee hosted a "Pack N' Sip" in collaboration with Amsterdam Wine Co. where they assembled kits filled with self-care and hygiene items for women impacted by intimate violence.
#ThankYou to our #volunteers who are helping us provide care for all New Yorkers 💜
#ThankYou to our #volunteers who are helping us provide care for all New Yorkers 💜
November 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Our Young Leaders Committee hosted a "Pack N' Sip" in collaboration with Amsterdam Wine Co. where they assembled kits filled with self-care and hygiene items for women impacted by intimate violence.
#ThankYou to our #volunteers who are helping us provide care for all New Yorkers 💜
#ThankYou to our #volunteers who are helping us provide care for all New Yorkers 💜
When homeless #NewYorkers fall through the cracks, the whole city feels it. That's why we're part of the Collaborative on Housing for Health, which focuses on strengthening systems that help people with complex health needs reach stability. Visit housingforhealthnyc.org to learn more.
November 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
When homeless #NewYorkers fall through the cracks, the whole city feels it. That's why we're part of the Collaborative on Housing for Health, which focuses on strengthening systems that help people with complex health needs reach stability. Visit housingforhealthnyc.org to learn more.
291,000 children ages 3 to 13 in NYC have experienced 1 to 3 adverse childhood experiences, which can increase the risk for chronic health conditions like heart disease and diabetes. We're helping caregivers and schools support youth to prevent and address these experiences.
#mentalhealthmatters
#mentalhealthmatters
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
291,000 children ages 3 to 13 in NYC have experienced 1 to 3 adverse childhood experiences, which can increase the risk for chronic health conditions like heart disease and diabetes. We're helping caregivers and schools support youth to prevent and address these experiences.
#mentalhealthmatters
#mentalhealthmatters
Join writer and performer Ari’el and a mental health professional from The Jewish Board to reflect on Other the play after performances on November 8 at 7 pm, November 14 at 8 pm, November 15 at 2 pm, and November 22 at 7 pm. Learn more about Other and get tickets at https://www.othertheplay.com/
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Join writer and performer Ari’el and a mental health professional from The Jewish Board to reflect on Other the play after performances on November 8 at 7 pm, November 14 at 8 pm, November 15 at 2 pm, and November 22 at 7 pm. Learn more about Other and get tickets at https://www.othertheplay.com/
It is estimated that 21 million cases of depression among American adults could be prevented by addressing adverse childhood experiences, which can include abuse, neglect, or other forms of harm to well-being.
#mentalhealthmatters
#mentalhealthmatters
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It is estimated that 21 million cases of depression among American adults could be prevented by addressing adverse childhood experiences, which can include abuse, neglect, or other forms of harm to well-being.
#mentalhealthmatters
#mentalhealthmatters
34% of NYC adults with a diagnosed mental illness have had an unmet need for mental health treatment. The consequences of this can be profound, potentially leading to worsening symptoms and reduced quality of life. It's crucial to increase care availability and affordability. #mentalhealthmatters
November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
34% of NYC adults with a diagnosed mental illness have had an unmet need for mental health treatment. The consequences of this can be profound, potentially leading to worsening symptoms and reduced quality of life. It's crucial to increase care availability and affordability. #mentalhealthmatters
Access to school-based #mentalhealth care matters! 16% of children aged 5 to 13 receive school-based counseling, but some students who may need support lack access due to factors such as limited resources and stigma. This is why we're working to provide more youth access to mental health services.
November 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Access to school-based #mentalhealth care matters! 16% of children aged 5 to 13 receive school-based counseling, but some students who may need support lack access due to factors such as limited resources and stigma. This is why we're working to provide more youth access to mental health services.
15% of NYC children who are 3 to 13 years old have a mental health diagnosis, with the most common being anxiety. We're increasing access to mental health support early on to help address these issues before they escalate.
#mentalhealthmatters
#mentalhealthmatters
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
15% of NYC children who are 3 to 13 years old have a mental health diagnosis, with the most common being anxiety. We're increasing access to mental health support early on to help address these issues before they escalate.
#mentalhealthmatters
#mentalhealthmatters
The Jewish Board is partnering with @arielstachel on a series of talkbacks moderated by our mental health professionals after select showings of his show Other. In it, Ari'el explores his mental health journey in his "anxious search for belonging.” Come join us in conversation afterwards!
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Jewish Board is partnering with @arielstachel on a series of talkbacks moderated by our mental health professionals after select showings of his show Other. In it, Ari'el explores his mental health journey in his "anxious search for belonging.” Come join us in conversation afterwards!
LGBTQ+ high school students are more likely to report feeling persistent sadness or hopelessness than heterosexual students. This may be linked to discrimination, bullying, or social rejection. This is why we create supportive and accepting spaces to discuss mental health.
#mentalhealthmatters
#mentalhealthmatters
October 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
LGBTQ+ high school students are more likely to report feeling persistent sadness or hopelessness than heterosexual students. This may be linked to discrimination, bullying, or social rejection. This is why we create supportive and accepting spaces to discuss mental health.
#mentalhealthmatters
#mentalhealthmatters
The teens in our HereNow program shared that they have friends who might be struggling—and asked what they can do to help. #ProjectHereNow #HereNow #PeerSupport 🤝
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/here-now/been-there-supporting-a-friend/
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/here-now/been-there-supporting-a-friend/
October 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The teens in our HereNow program shared that they have friends who might be struggling—and asked what they can do to help. #ProjectHereNow #HereNow #PeerSupport 🤝
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/here-now/been-there-supporting-a-friend/
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/here-now/been-there-supporting-a-friend/
Children who experience one or more adverse childhood experiences are more likely to develop mental health disorders. Preventing adverse childhood experiences by creating safe and supportive environments for all children and families helps them reach their full potential.
#mentalhealthmatters
#mentalhealthmatters
October 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Children who experience one or more adverse childhood experiences are more likely to develop mental health disorders. Preventing adverse childhood experiences by creating safe and supportive environments for all children and families helps them reach their full potential.
#mentalhealthmatters
#mentalhealthmatters