What We Do

Building Well-Being. Reframing Aging. Creating Community

We offer an array of services that address your changing constellation of needs. Our integrated approach to care utilizes a holistic framework of wellness, assisting you in reinforcing your strengths to modify areas of concern. All SJFS’s programs are designed to flow into one another and empower you to reach the quality of life you seek.

Integrated Programs & Services for the Journey of Aging

Navigating the Aging Journey

Our experts in aging will help you navigate your daily needs and tasks, as well as assist with easing into life’s changes with dignity. Get assistance with the logistics of this new terrain of aging, whether or not memory concerns are part of the picture.

Activity Companions
AgeWise Care Solutions
AgeWise Planning Advisors
A Ride-N-More Transportation
EISEP
Elder Justice
Kosher Meals on Wheels
Arts & Minds Initiative

Promoting and Restoring Mental Health

Whether you are struggling with life transitions, anxiety or depression, or just looking to make positive life changes, our staff is here to help. We also support family caregivers as they navigate the emotional difficulties that come along with caring for someone.

BeWell Institute
CNY PEARLS
Emotional Wellbeing Learning Groups
Individual, Couple, & Family Counseling
Opening Minds Through Art (OMA)
Stay Connected
Creative Arts Therapy

Supporting Brain Health & Living Well with Dementia

Are you or a loved one experiencing mild memory changes? We provide activities in individual and group settings that are fun, stimulating, and creative in order to encourage preservation of your well-being and independence.

Cognitive Wellness Learning Groups
Dementia Consultation & Coaching
Mind Aerobics
MPU Arts & Minds Community
MPU Brain Power Community
Oasis Classes
Music Therapy

Catalyzing the Team

We empower your team through education, internships, and consultation. If you don’t yet have the team you need, let us help you develop one. SJFS has the necessary community connections to develop and implement the traits of a functional and healthy care-giving team.

Legacy Programs & Services

With history tracing back to 1839, Syracuse Jewish Family Service has roots in myriad aspects of human service. We recognize these legacy services as historical commitments of the agency; while some are no longer active programs, each one has played an important role in our growth and story of becoming the agency we are today.

Children & Families

Children and families are our future, and play a critical role in our community’s overall health and well-being.

• Family Time with the Family Service

• Adoption Records (to request adoption records click here)

• Intergenerational Programming

• Creative Arts Therapy

• Music Therapy

• Customized programs for schools focusing on mental health and SEL topics

Diverse Abilities & Special Needs

Syracuse Jewish Family Service core values of autonomy, diversity, and respect drive our passion for serving individuals with disabilities.

• Beit Tikvah

• Tachlis of Inclusion

• Counseling and Therapy

Kol Chai

Literally meaning “all life”, this legacy program is specifically targeted to addressing the needs of Jewish individuals. SJFS Kol Chai supports are designed to help individuals who are experiencing or anticipating crisis to achieve a healthy baseline in their lives. This program is highly customized to the needs of the individual; services may include:

• Counseling and Therapy

• Care Management

• Material Support