The Connections Bridgewater-Somerville Edition Sept 2020

SHOP SOMERVILLE PAGE 37 It’s been several months since we’ve needed to work remotely, to promote social distancing and comply with state mandates and we’re happy to report our doors remain virtually open as we con- tinue serving the needs of the community. Our staff is working remotely using telehealth, video conferencing technology, tele- phone contact when needed. Our Mental Health Counsel- ing Program continues to accept new clients for individual, family, and couples counseling. Since the spring we continue to offer virtual Stress Reduction Groups to help alleviate the stress of social dis- tancing and feelings of isolation. Our Career Services Pro- gram continues to offer all ser- vices remotely including Indi- vidual Career Counseling, a Job Seekers Success Group as well as job postings on almost a dai- ly basis. Our Senior Services contin- ues to provide Counseling, Case Management, and Communi- ty Resource Linkage, Caregiver Support, Senior Mentoring Com- panionship program, and nursing consultations remotely by phone and other platforms. The Senior Shopper Program, which has been flooded with requests recently as seniors have been advised to stay home, continues to shop and de- liver groceries to homebound se- niors in Somerset County. Our Family Mentor Pro- gram – a family support program utilizing community volunteers continues to recruit new volun- teers and to work with vulnerable families remote means. The Holocaust Survivor Support Program serves Sur- vivors by providing individual counseling, case management, nursing consultations, and care- giver support remotely, as well as a socialization program, Café Europa. The Special Needs Pro- gram – Expanding Horizons , provides social learning oppor- tunities, social activities support groups. This program has adapt- ed to remote video conferenc- ing to provide much-needed socialization opportunities for the children in this program as well as support groups for the parents over Zoom. Our Young Adult group for those 18 to 35 is now on the Zoom platform and is helping these isolated young people stay connected to one another. The JFS Ohr Tikvah Pro- gram , outreach to those living in assisted living facilities, has maintained phone contact with many of the individuals to help them feel less isolated at this difficult time. Our Emergency Assistance Program is busier than ever with so many people out of work and experiencing food insecurity for the first time. We continue to offer the NJ Shares utility assis- tance program and Hebrew Free Loan Program to those in the community in need of financial assistance. JFS is a not for profit, non- sectarian social service agency serving the needs of individuals and families in Somerset, Hunt- erdon, and Warren Counties since 1980. If you are interest- ed in learning more about JFS’ programs, please contact us at (908)725-7799, email us at Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org, visit our website: www.Jewish- FamilySvc.org. Jewish Family Ser- vice of SHW, Inc. 150-AWest High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON, AND WARREN COUNTIES IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS…. VIRTUALLY Our staff is working remotely using telehealth, video conferencing technology, and even telephone contact when needed. The Special Needs Program – Expanding Horizons, provides social learning opportunities and support and other activities to over 40 families and young adults each year. C ommunity N ews... theconnectionsnj.com we make customized masks Tues thru Sat 10:30 am to 6:30 pm 908-450-7450 12 East Main Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 We Now Make Custom Hats You can also personalize your own garments HIGH QUALITY, LONG LASTING GARMENTS • Betty & Arthur Roswell Family Counseling Center • Senior Services • Volunteer Programs: Family Mentor-Good Deeds Corps- Cooking Companions-Senior Shopper • Expanding Horizons Special Needs • Holocaust Survivors Assistance • Career Services • Ohr Tikvah Community Outreach Program • Evan Jaffe Memorial Fund for Emergency Assistance & Hebrew Free Loan Programs • Stress Reduction Group offered remotely Celebrating 40 years of Providing Support to the Community For more information, contact: Jewish Family Service 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 • 908-725-7799 Admin@JewishFamilySvc.Org • www.JewishFamilySvc.Org JFS is Open but Working Remotely and Here for You During These Challenging Times