At some point in our lives, everyone needs the support of friends and family. The stress of everyday life, aging and tensions in relationships all can lead to feeling unsettled or distressed.

At Jewish Family Service, we help individuals, couples and families to build upon their strengths and to develop their problem-solving skills so that they can enjoy a better quality of life and more gratifying interpersonal relationships.

Professionalism and Training

The clinicians at Jewish Family Service all have earned their Masters of Social Work (MSW) degrees, additional post-graduate experience, and are LICSWs. We believe that staff development is essential to providing the most effective counseling and intervention. Our staff receives continuous professional educational training and provides field instruction to graduate and undergraduate students. We are accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA).

Our Services
Jewish Family Service offers a variety of programs for individuals and families. These are:{}

• The Counseling Center at JFS
• Home Care
• Adoption Options
• Lifeline RI
• Nutrition Services
• Moses Chitim

Consistency
The staff at Jewish Family Service is truly a family, with a high retention rate. Most of our clinicians work here for years. This stability adds to our ability to help our clients even more so. We have learned that consistency contributes to the trust that develops between client and clinician.

Responsiveness
Being responsive to our clients is our trademark. At Jewish Family Service, your call is answered without delay. Appointments are scheduled promptly and an initial assessment is made within five business days.

Client Satisfaction
Jewish Family Service is known for its professionalism and client satisfaction. Established in 1929, Jewish Family Service has responded to the needs of the Rhode Island community with dedication and service, and has evolved in accordance with its continually changing and complex needs. Our clinicians are thoroughly trained in the latest techniques and approaches to therapy. We solicit feedback and evaluations from those we serve and continue to receive the highest marks in every program.

Confidentiality
Confidentiality and trust are the foundation of our work. At Jewish Family Service, we pride ourselves on our respect for the client. All agency/client sessions, whether they are individual, group, or family, are held in the strictest confidence. We follow the ethical standards set forth by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Open to the Community
Our services are open to the entire community. We are available to serve individuals in RI and nearby Massachusetts who need assistance. We warmly welcome you to browse this web site to determine if we can be of help to you or your family. Or, feel free to call us at 401.331.1244 to speak to a member of our staff.

Upcoming Events

Sunday, March 2, 2008, Jewish Family Service is hosting an open house at our new location. more...

Friday, April 4, 2008, Jewish Family Service is hosting it's Annual Gutterman Lecture. This year the speaker is Dr. Martha Straus, a professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at Antioch New England. The topic is "All the Rage: Helping Adolescents in Crisis". Registration will begin in February. Download brochure.

The Many Faces of Adoption: Families tell their stories. Coming in March, 2008! more...

Adoption Informational Meeting Dates:

• January 17, 2008 at 6pm
• February 21, 2008 at 6pm