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Our Agencies Jewish Family Services

Jewish Family Services connects ~ guides ~ cares.

Guided by Jewish traditions, the mission of Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Greater Dayton is to provide individuals and families within the Miami Valley with the tools and services to lead happy and healthy lives.

JFS is available to anyone who lives in the Miami Valley, whether Jewish or not, and regardless of age. We connect our clients to vital resources to offer help over both the short and long term. Whether you are feeling grief, isolation, overwhelmed, frustrated, lost, alone, or confused, we can help.

To get started, call the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton at 937-610-1555.

If you are experiencing an emergency:

  • Call 911 for a life-threatening situation 
  • Call 988 for a mental health or addiction crisis 

Tools and Resources

Due to the government shutdown, many people find themselves facing uncertainty and financial challenges. We are here to help. Call us at 937-610-1555. There are also many available resources in the community:

For Food Insecurity:

  • Contact the Foodbank at 937-461-0265 or visit https://thefoodbankdayton.org/
  • Call Helplink at 937-225-3000, which will direct you to local pantries by zip code

For Emergency Shelter: 

For Military Families: 

For SNAP/Medicaid: For information regarding SNAP benefits (“food stamps”), please reference the following note on the application website:

Important Message About Your SNAP Benefits: Please be advised that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients may not receive their November benefits as normally scheduled if the federal government shutdown continues. However, SNAP recipients will be able to use their existing benefits after October 31. We are continuing to monitor the situation and will share further information as the federal government provides updates. Go to https://jfs.ohio.gov/ for updates.

To apply for Medicaid, visit https://benefits.ohio.gov/

There are many resources available in the community to support you. Below are links to additional organizations that may be able to assist you.

Resources in the Miami Valley
Mental Health Resources

Services Offered

INFORMATION & REFERRAL

Sometimes you may need assistance or a particular resource, but you are not sure where to turn. JFS can provide you with requested resources.

CASE MANAGEMENT

If you require more in-depth support, JFS can help connect you to appropriate resources. Case management includes advocacy, needs assessments, living arrangement evaluations and planning, friendly visits, telephone reassurance, transportation services, Medicare counseling, and specific financial assistance.

Holiday Outreach

Do you or someone you know reside in senior housing (independent living), assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing? JFS provides holiday outreach at Rosh Hashanah, Purim, Passover, and Chanukah to those who are Jewish and live in these residential settings.

Help us continue providing these wonderful services, and more.

Donate to our annual friends drive

 

JFS Annual Friends Drive

At Jewish Family Services we hear…
  • I need to move a parent to an assisted living facility…I feel scared.
  • I want to downsize, transition, and plan for my future…I feel overwhelmed.
  • I need help with benefits. What can I apply for and how?…I feel confused.
  • I can’t pay my bills…I feel alone.
  • I recently lost my spouse…I feel grief.
  • I am worried about my children and their well-being…I feel heartache.
  • I want to connect with others like me, including the LGBTQIA+ community, …I feel isolated.
  • I am aware of the rise in antisemitism…I feel anxious.
  • I am looking for mental health support…l feel hopeless.
  • I am looking for resources about bullying, domestic violence, and drug use…I feel lost.
  • WHERE DO I START? Who are our community partners? I need guidance and support.

Your continued monetary support allows Jewish Family Services to directly respond to the needs of our community with compassion, respect, expertise and confidentiality. Your support turns fear, loneliness, confusion, isolation, and grief into inclusion, empowerment, and joy. Your generosity makes our community one that lives gemilut chasadim – acts of loving kindness.

Please consider making a donation to our Friends Drive today!

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  • LOCATION525 Versailles Dr.,
    Centerville, OH 45459
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