Susan is a longtime client of Alpert JFS, who meets regularly with Psychiatrist Dr. James Thompson. With child support as her only income, she struggles to make ends meet. If that wasn’t enough, her ex-husband harasses her constantly, bringing her to court over frivolous things, and she she doesn’t have resources for an attorney. After a recent session, both Dr. Thompson and Behavioral Health Administrative Support Coordinator Jayne Lewis noted the mounting severity of Susan’s emotional state and financial struggles. […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/client-grateful-for-wraparound-services-of-alpert-jfs/
Starting tomorrow, July 16, 2022, everyone in the United States can dial 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. Calling, texting, or chatting 988 connects individuals with counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen to callers, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to other resources if necessary. The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) still remains available to people in emotional distress or suicidal […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/988-suicide-prevention-dialing-code-starts-july-16/
Volunteer Margie Feldman recently mobilized a successful food drive at Coral Lakes, the large 55+ community where she lives with her husband Michael. Her efforts brought in much needed donations, replenishing the shelves of Alpert JFS kosher food pantries in both West Palm Beach and Boynton Beach. But with the steady increase in requests for food from young families to homebound seniors, Margie encourages more individuals to step up. “There’s a crucial demand for food in the community, and we […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/5-essential-tips-for-a-successful-food-drive/
The following story appeared in both The Gateway Gazette and the South Florida Jewish Journal. A West Palm Beach-based Jewish social service agency has formed a partnership with a national organization which fights to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel. Through the partnership, Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service’s Satell Ending Food Insecurity Emerging Leadership Initiative members have the opportunity to learn from the experts at MAZON: A Jewish Response […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/alpert-jfs-partners-with-mazon-a-jewish-response-to-hunger/
“A big part of who I am is giving back and building community,” says Tamika Rawleigh, who recently relocated to Florida from Brooklyn, New York to join Alpert Jewish Family Service as its new Domestic Abuse Program Director. “I’m excited to use my talents in a meaningful way that benefits the community.” A New York City native, Tamika was a 16-year veteran of the New York City Department of Education, most recently serving as a Parent Coordinator. “I bridged communications […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/meet-tamika-raleigh-alpert-jfs-domestic-abuse-program-director/
This recent Op-Ed authored by Cindy Wides, Alpert JFS Director of Mental Health First Aid & Community Outreach, continues to spread the word about the premiere mental health education, training, and support Alpert JFS provides to the Palm Beach County community and beyond. The pieces recently appeared in the Boca Times, Delray Sun, Gateway Gazette, and West Boca Times. https://www.alpertjfs.org/mental-health-first-aid-lifesaving-you-didnt-learn-in-school/
WPTV NBC’s Tania Rogers interviewed Emeritus Alpert Jewish Family Service Board Member Irwin Lebow about his milestone 100th birthday and the campaign he’s mounted to raise $100,000 for his Project H.O.P.E. fund through Alpert Jewish Family Service. There’s still time to donate through Facebook — visit https://www.tinyurl.com/Love4Lebow — and be sure to leave Irwin a “Happy Birthday” message in the comments! Click the image below to watch WPTV’s story. https://www.alpertjfs.org/wptv-interview-with-irwin-lebow/