Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19

Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has shed new light on the importance of mental health resources in the Mercer County community. JFCS continues to accept new patients and has expanded mental health offerings to the broader community.

JFCS Nourishes Most Vulnerable Populations through COVID-19 Crisis

JFCS Nourishes Most Vulnerable Populations through COVID-19 Crisis

The lives of those in the Mercer County community were upended when social distancing guidelines and shut downs took effect in mid-March. It became quickly apparent that food was an area of serious concern – the availability, accessibility, and affordability of resources was almost immediately an issue facing those already in vulnerable positions.

JFCS Adapts Services, Continues to Provide Critical Programs during Outbreak

JFCS Adapts Services, Continues to Provide Critical Programs during Outbreak

The coronavirus outbreak has had immediate, profound effects across communities. In the Greater Mercer region, individuals and families are seeing the uncertainty of the future, heightened fear and anxiety for their health, all compounded by job losses, reduced income, and shortages of basic necessities. During this crisis, more and more people are turning to social service organizations.

What We’re Doing, What’s in the Works, and How to Help

What We’re Doing, What’s in the Works, and How to Help

It is impossible to look around you – even from within your own home – and not be inundated with information about the COVID-19 outbreak. These are uncharted waters for our local, national and global communities, but, there is an oddly comforting unity to know that this outbreak has an impact of everyone in our community, we are in this together.

NOTICE ON PROGRAMS DURING COMMUNITY HEALTH CONCERNS

  UPDATED MONDAY MARCH 16, 2020 JFCS is here for the health of our community. In line with directives from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) as well as local leadership for the state of New Jersey and...

Roll the Dice with JFCS! Casino Night is back!

Roll the Dice with JFCS! Casino Night is back!

Join us for an exciting evening on Saturday March 7, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency for casino gaming, derby races with live betting, raffle prizes, hors d’oeuvres and open bar all night!