Counseling
Provided by experienced, licensed professionals

INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES
Personal Growth
Self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions, relationships
Child Development
Behavior, social and learning issues
Professional
Career, employment and financial management
Psychiatric Services
Assessment, counseling and monitoring

SUPPORT GROUPS
Parenting, health, loss, divorce, caregiving

INFORMATION & REFERRAL
Linking people with community resources

Seniors
JFS addresses the unique needs of seniors and their families

SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL & CULTURAL PROGRAMS
Schmooze Room
A weekly café where seniors mingle with volunteers, friends and guests Click to see Schmooze Room Photos
Big Buddy Program
Partner with a Beit HaYeladim preschooler for year-round fun.
Enrichment
Guest speakers, art, music and theatre performances, group discussions
Holiday Programs
Intergenerational holiday and special event celebrations

COUNSELING
Individual, family and group psychotherapy in three locations: two downtown and one in Los Olivos.

ELDERCARE CONSULTATION
In-home assessments and personalized care plans

FRIENDLY VISITATION
Telephone reassurance and home visitation

Programs
for all ages

FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION
Life cycle events, transitions, personal well being and quality of life

SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
LUNCH & LEARN provides a monthly forum for social workers and other helping professionals in Santa Barbara to discuss topics of interest and obtain one continuing education credit (CEU). Discussions are facilitated by expert social workers, plus networking time is available.
Co-Sponsored by National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter and
Jewish Family Service of Greater Santa Barbara details

Jewish Family Service
Volunteer Opportunities
When you touch someone’s life you transform your own
Volunteering allows caring people to have a positive impact on others through service, while reaping the personal rewards of giving. Our volunteer opportunities vary and can be tailored to your skills and interests. We welcome you! Read more here

ASK JFS  Frequently Asked Questions,
a monthly advice column from Dr. Elizabeth Wolfson, Director of Jewish Family Service with topics such as careers, parenting, aging, stress, interfaith couples and other concerns. more

Caring Visitor Program
is a collaboration between Congregation B'nai B'rith and Federation's Jewish Family Service. Homebound or isolated Jewish Community members can benefit by connecting with a trained Caring Visitor, who receives training and mentoring from JFS staff.
For more information, contact Harriet Marx, JFS Coordinator of Volunteers, 957-1116 x133. more

Financial Assistance
JFS has a general financial emergency assistance program which is administered in conjunction with Catholic Charities at the Catholic Charities office.

JFS Los Olivos
JFS counseling in Los Olivos is provided in a confidential setting by Katherine Koch, a licensed social worker with over 25 years experience with all ages in a variety of settings. more

Jewish Family Service is a program of the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara. JFS is one of over 145 members of the Association of Jewish Family and Children's agencies representing Jewish human service organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada.