Westchester Jewish Community Services

WJCS is the largest provider of outpatient mental health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester. Founded in 1943, it serves 20,000 individuals of all ages and backgrounds each year, helping them to address and overcome emotional, educational, physical, social, and financial challenges. WJCS's 80+ programs include: early literacy education, after-school enrichment, anti-bullying initiatives, LGBTQ youth and family support, individual and group parenting counseling, social activities, advocacy,career support, and community residential care for individuals with disabilities and on the autism spectrum, trauma treatment for sexual and domestic abuse victims, geriatric care management, specialty care for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers, bereavement counseling, and much more. WJCS also offers educational, spiritual, recreational, and mental health initiatives at more than 40 local synagogues, Jewish community centers, day schools and geriatric centers.With a commitment to evidence-based therapies and a highly trained staff of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, care managers, education specialists, and home health, personal care, and direct care aides, WJCS, a trauma-informed agency, is dedicated to providing the high quality care people need. Learn more about our programs, services, and volunteer and donation opportunities at: wjcs.com.Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WJCS1/ and on Twitter: @WJCSWestchester.WJCS, a non-profit organization, is a beneficiary agency of UJA-Federation of New York and is grateful for support from Westchester County, New York State, our Board of Directors, private individuals, foundations, and corporations.Private funding and support from UJA-Federation funds our Jewish programming at synagogues, day schools, and other Jewish institutions.