We offer various forms of support to caregivers and families who have a member who is mentally ill. We offer workshops, groups for caregivers, groups for family members with a mentally impaired member, and one-on-one counseling. For more information, contact the CRS social worker at (646) 454-3180 or rkobrin@crsnyc.org.
List of Support Resources for Dementia and Alzheimer’s
At Congregation Rodeph Sholom
Shabbat of Wholeness Services
Please watch the calendar for upcoming Shabbat of Wholeness Services. These special services will bring together the themes of healing of body and healing of spirit, expressing our hopes for physical, mental, and spiritual health, for ourselves and those we love. We will share in song and prayer, study and silence. Everyone is welcome.
Psalms Class with Rabbi Jackie Ellenson (Fridays; Check Adult Education Brochure or website calendar for exact dates)
The Book of Psalms contains expressions of all human experience and multiple manifestations of the ancient search for God’s presence. This yearning is no less true for us today, as we too seek to find God in our lives. Through our continued study of Psalms we will explore the treasure of this literature and discover resources for our journey. This Friday lunchtime class is a perfect preparation for Shabbat; we will gather for a personal and participatory learning experience, supplemented by poetry and song. Seekers and learners of all levels are welcome, new and returning students alike.
(Re)Soul: On the Seventh Day, God Rested and Was Refreshed Series (Select Fridays, 4:30-5:45pm)
Judaism asks us to create sacred moments, but that’s hard to do without intention. Join us and prepare for your Shabbat – and other days – with sessions on mindfulness, using meditation and focused text study, as well as other opportunities to stop, take a breath, and reflect on the life you are living.
Therapists’ Study Group (Tuesdays; Check Adult Education Brochure for exact dates)
This group is intended to bring therapists together for conversation and connection. Jewish sources will be used to explore key themes in the human experience. The group will also provide an opportunity to discuss ethical and clinical issues unique to the therapeutic work, focusing on how Jewish insights and perspectives might be relevant to your practice. For therapists only. For more information, contact CRS staff social worker Ruth Kobrin at 646-454-3180, or rkobrin@crsnyc.org.
Additional Information
All of the clergy at Congregation Rodeph Sholom are also available for counseling or referrals.
For additional resources or a confidential consultation, please contact Congregation Rodeph Sholom Social Worker Ruth Kobrin at 646-454-3180.
If you would like to participate in our Caring Community Committee, please contact caringcommunity@crsnyc.org.
For further information about our Mental Health Initiative or if you are interested in participating, please contact Reina Marin or Shari Steinberg at caringcommunity@crsnyc.org.
CRS Sermons on Mental Health
Boy of Many Colors 5781 (view below [sermon begins at 33:30])
Rabbi Levine 5781 (view below [sermon begins at 42:50])
Cantor Patti Linsky, 5779
– “God’s Perfect Child”, an essay
Outside of Congregation Rodeph Sholom
Network of Care
http://www.nycnetworkofcare.org
Directory of mental health resources, with links to local, state and federal programs and agencies.
LIFENET
1-800-LIFENET
Free, 24-hour, confidential, multi-lingual, mental health and substance abuse information, referral, and crisis prevention hotline staffed by trained behavioral health professionals.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
AFSP is an organization “dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide.”
The Jed Foundation
https://www.jedfoundation.org/
An organization devoted to raising mental health awareness and preventing suicide and reducing emotional distress among college students.
The Trevor Project
http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
The Trevor Project’s mission is “to end suicide among LGBT youth by providing lifesaving and life-affirming resources including a nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.”
If you are considering suicide or need help, you may call the Trevor Project: 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386).
Mood Disorders Support Group of New York
Mood Disorders Support Group of New York (MDSG-NY) has been helping New Yorkers through weekly support groups at two locations in Manhattan since 1981. We believe everyone has information to share: a coping skill, a success story, a new type of treatment. By sharing experiences and learning from others, we aim to provide a safe environment — free of scrutiny and judgment.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Comprehensive information and resources on mental illness.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC Metro)
NAMI-NYC Metro is a support, education, and advocacy organization for the mental health community that serves families and individuals whose lives are affected by mental illness. It offers a variety of free programs, services and support groups.
The NAMI-NYC Metro Helpline
Information, support, referrals, and resources on mental illnesses, including how to navigate New York City’s mental health system. Calls are confidential and answered by trained family members or mental health consumers.
Telephone: 212.684.3264
E-mail: helpline@naminyc.org
Hours: M – Th: 12:00 – 7:00pm, Fridays: 12:00 – 6:00 pm
NAMI-New York State
Information, referrals and educational resources on mental illness. NAMI-NYS ‘s Helpline (1-800-950-3228)
NAMI Faith Net
http://www.nami.org/NAMIFaithnet
“NAMI FaithNet is a network composed of members and friends of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). It was established for the purposes of (1) facilitating the development within the Faith Community of a non-threatening, supportive environment for those with serious mental illness and their families, (2) pointing out the value of one’s spirituality in the recovery process from mental illness and the need for spiritual strength for those who are caretakers, (3) educating clergy and congregations concerning the biologic basis and characteristics of mental illness, and (4) encouraging advocacy of the Faith Community to bring about hope and help for all who are affected by mental illness.”
JACS (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons, and Significant Others)
135 West 50th Street, 6th Floor · New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 632-4600
JACS is dedicated to: “Encouraging and assisting Jewish alcoholics, chemically dependent persons and their families, friends and associates to explore recovery in a nurturing Jewish environment; Promoting knowledge and understanding of the disease of alcoholism and chemical dependency as it involves the Jewish community; and acting as a resource center and information clearinghouse on the effects of alcoholism and drug dependency on Jewish family life.”
Weekly Meeting: Explore Jewish Spirituality through the 12 steps. Every Monday: 6:15- 7:15 p.m.
JACS Office, 135 West 50th Street, 6th Floor. Contact Marilyn P. (212) 255-3712.
Alcoholics Anonymous
For more information or to find a meeting:
Intergroup Association
307 Seventh Avenue 2nd Floor
New York, NEW YORK 10001
Site: www.nyintergroup.org
Phone: (212)647-1680
Email: generalinformation@nyintergroup.org
Narcotics Anonymous
NYC Al-Anon
“Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups hold weekly meetings for the relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve problems associated with the family disease of alcoholism. We believe the disease affects all members of the family, and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.”
For more information or to find a meeting:
The Greater NY Al-Anon Family Intergroup, Inc.
4 W. 43rd, Suite 617 (5/6)
New York, NY 10036
Telephone: 212.941.0094 Fax: 212.941.6119
E-mail: nycalanon@verizon.net
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
SPARKS: Serving Pre & Post-natal Women and Families With Awareness, Relief,
Knowledge and Support for post-partum depression and related issues.
It Gets Better Project
A resource for LGBT kids and teens, and their family and friends. The mission is to provide hope, support, and role models to young people who may be dealing with bullying and other issues because of their sexuality. The website is intended to provide a place “where young people who are lesbian, gay, bi, or trans can see how love and happiness can be a reality in their future.”
Sidran Traumatic Stress Institute
Sidran provides resources for coping with the developmental, emotional, psychological, and spiritual injuries that can result when people experience or witness traumatic events, including dissociative disorders and co-occurring issues, such as addictions, self-injury, and suicidality.
Bring Change 2 Mind
http://www.bringchange2mind.org
An organization dedicated to combating stigma, bias and misconceptions surrounding mental illness through a national awareness campaign and access to information and support about mental illness.
Goodtherapy.org
Website containing information on different types of therapy, how to find a good therapist, what to expect in therapy and other resources on psychological and emotional healing.
The Treatment Advocacy Center
http://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/
“The Treatment Advocacy Center is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to the timely and effective treatment of severe mental illnesses. The organization promotes laws, policies and practices for the delivery of psychiatric care and supports the development of innovative treatments for and research into the causes of severe and persistent psychiatric illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.”
For more information on treatment non-compliance and helping loved ones accept treatment, see: Amador, Xavier, PhD. I am Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help! How to Help Someone with Mental Illness Accept Treatment; Bernstein, Elizabeth. “A Way Out of Depression: Coaxing a Loved One in Denial Into Treatment Without Ruining Your Relationship.” www.wsj.com. 7 Sep. 2010.
The Kenneth Johnson Memorial Research Library (KJM Library)
The KJM Library “serves the research needs and reading pleasure of consumers and their families, professionals in the field, and the general public. Located in the NAMINYC Metro office, the library is home to over 1,000 reference materials, self-help books, autobiographies, educational videos and four computers equipped with Internet access.”
Location: NAMI-NYC Metro — 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1103
Phone: 212.684.3365
Email: library@naminyc.org
Hours: Mondays – Fridays, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Note: Library hours are subject to change. Please call prior to visiting. The library is open to the public. However, only NAMI-NYC Metro members have borrowing privileges. For a list of available titles, see
http://www.naminycmetro.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=c6ClCckIt9k%3d&tabid=77
The website also contains a list of recipients of the Ken Book Awards, which “are given annually for outstanding books of literary merit published during the prior year that have substantially contributed to the public’s awareness and better understanding of mental disorders.”
A list of additional recommended reading is available at:
http://www.naminycmetro.org/Education/KennethJohnsonMemorialResearchLibrary/RecommendedReadingList/tabid/138/Default.aspx
Makom: The Center for Meditation at the JCC
334 Amsterdam Avenue @ 76th Street
Free daily instructed meditation on the 7th Floor in Makom. JCC membership is not required and no registration is necessary.
Mon–Fri, 7:30–8:30 am; Mon–Thu, 5:45–6:45 pm
For more information on Makom programming contact Susie Kessler at 646.505.5726 or skessler@jccmanhattan.org
ZocDoc
List of psychiatrists and psychologists, sorted by insurance company and Medicare.
Pandemic Parenting
Phone: (212) 362-8800, Fax: (212) 877-6526, Email: info@crsnyc.org
Emergency Call Number: (917) 902-6103 V2