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Aging and Disability Services - Jewish Family Service of Saint Paul - JFS

Provides the following services: - Consultation with people and their families regarding concerns and needs - Dementia Friends Training: One hour training sessions provide information and help to people to recognize the signs and symptoms of dementia and offer tips for ways to better communicate and support a person experiencing dementia. These sessions are offered to any interested community group. - Grief support for those experiencing loss of a significant person in their lives - PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives): Helps older adults understand persistent sadness and depression by offering in-home counseling sessions and assistance with creating an action plan to improve mood. In-home art therapy sessions are also offered by an art therapist. - Provides assessments, case management, and referrals to community services for older adults and adults with disabilities to community services including home health, homemaking, transportation, companion, and volunteer services

Last assured

06/24/2024

Physical Address

1633 West 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Hours

Vary

Fax

(651)698-0162

Application process

Call for appointment; email

Fee

Call for fee information; sliding scale; vary by service There are currently no fees for LEAP services

Required documents

Call for information about required documentation for a specific service

Eligibility

People who are age 55 and older and adults with disabilities, and their family members. Must also be a current JFS client living in the greater Saint Paul area and/or be a member of the Saint Paul Jewish Community.

Languages

Russian

Hebrew

Service area

Dakota County, MN Ramsey County, MN Washington County, MN

Agency info

Jewish Family Service of Saint Paul - JFS

Provides a comprehensive array of services to individuals and families from all backgrounds regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, or sexual orientation.

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