Mental Health 2.0

Mental Health

CRS Partners with The Jewish Board

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Breast Cancer Support Group

For Jewish women directly impacted by breast cancer. This program is provided in partnership with Sharsheret. For more information or to make a referral, please contact JCSsupport@jbfcs.org or 212-632-4790.

Lev: Domestic Violence Support Groups

Our domestic violence program, Lev, is starting two private, discreet support groups:

  • Jewish women in abusive relationships who are seeking support in building resiliency and skills.
  • Survivors of abusive relationships who are looking to join a community of healing.

Groups will meet for 12–15 weeks in Brooklyn, with a remote option if needed, and are facilitated by community-sensitive Licensed Mental Health Professionals.

For more information or to make a referral, please contact Lev@jbfcs.org or 646-273-1800.

Redefining Connection

A parent support group for those with children struggling with alcohol and substance misuse. For more information or to make a referral, please contact JCSrecovery@jbfcs.org or 347-735-0583.

Sexual Abuse Survivors

For Jewish adult men who have experienced sexual abuse and would like to join a community of healing. For more information or to make a referral, please contact JCSsupport@jbfcs.org or 212-632-4790.

Sustaining Our Spirits

For adults living with serious chronic illness. For more information or to make a referral, please contact JCSsupport@jbfcs.org or 212-632-4790.

Ongoing Support Groups Through the Jewish Board

Bereavement Groups

We currently have bereavement groups for:

  • Loss of a Spouse/Partner
  • Loss of a Parent
  • Loss of a Sibling
  • Loss of an Adult Child
  • Living with Loss

For more information or to make a referral, please contact bereavementsupport@jbfcs.org or 212-632-4608.

Recovery Groups

We have a number of ongoing support groups for people looking for support in their recovery:

  • In-person 12-Step Meeting (at the Prospect Heights Shul in Brooklyn)
  • Virtual 12-Step Meeting (JACS meeting)
  • Disordered Eating Group that focus on wellness and health surrounding restrictive or compulsive eating and irregular or inflexible eating patterns
  • Family Group for those with a loved one struggling with addiction

For more information or to make a referral, please contact JCSrecovery@jbfcs.org or 347-735-0583.

Intuitive Eating Support Group

For anyone with a history of emotional eating, disordered eating, or an eating disorder, and anyone who wants to improve their relationship with food and body image. For more information or to make a referral, please contact JCSsupport@jbfcs.org or 212-632-4790.

CONNECT WITH US

For additional resources or a confidential consultation please contact Congregation Rodeph Sholom Social Worker Ruth Kobrin, LCSW​
(646) 454-3180​
rkobrin@crsnyc.org​


For further information about our Mental Health Initiative or if you are interested in participating, please contact Jessica Adducchio, LMSW​
Clergy Chief of Staff​
(646) 454-3029 ​
caringcommunity@crsnyc.org


All of the clergy at Congregation Rodeph Sholom are available for pastoral care or counseling referrals.

Please email clergy@crsnyc.org if you would like to be connected to one of our clergy.