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SUMMARY:SPACE Gives Parents the Skills to Help Anxious Children
DESCRIPTION:Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions\, or SPACE\, is a weekly\, skills-based treatment group that helps parents manage their children’s anxiety-related behaviors. This helps children ages 3 to 17 develop the confidence to overcome anxiety.  \nSPACE helps parents: \n\n Get a better understanding of anxiety\n Feel less alone \n Learn supportive responses \n Help their children to learn how to self-regulate\n\nA formal diagnosis is not required\, but families are pre-screened. \nRead Erin and Olivia’s SPACE story here. \n  \n$350 Group Rate: No groups currently running \n$500 Individual Treatment: Available at a flat rate of $500 \n  \nSubmit Your Interest Here \nTo learn more\, email Anna Cabrera\, Community Mental Health Liaison. \n  \nSponsored by: \nRothstein Family Fund \nRBC Foundation – USA \nMcPhee Foundation
URL:https://jfshartford.org/event/space-gives-parents-the-skills-to-help-anxious-children/
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Service-Related Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T160000
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SUMMARY:JFS Bereavement Group: Grieving? You're Not Alone.
DESCRIPTION:Are you struggling with the loss of a loved one? \nDo you feel like your grief is “too intense” or like others wish you would “just move on”? \nDo you wonder how you’ll manage moving forward? \nDo you wish you could talk to someone who understands? \nThe JFS Bereavement Group is a compassionate\, confidential\, no-cost circle of support\, led by a trained professional. \n  \nWhere: \nJewish Family Services of Greater Hartford \n333 Bloomfield Ave\, Suite A \nWest Hartford\, CT 06117 \n  \nWhen: \nEvery Wednesday from 4 to 5:30 pm \n  \nWho: \nThe group is led by experienced Psychiatric APRN Theodora (Teddy) Sirota\, PhD\, APRN\, CNL\, PMHCNS-BC.  \n  \nRegistration and initial screening required. Click here to register. \nFor additional details\, email our Community Mental Health Liaison\, Anna Cabrera. \n  \nSponsored by: \nRothstein Family Fund \nRBC Foundation – USA \nMcPhee Foundation \n 
URL:https://jfshartford.org/event/jfs-bereavement-group-grieving-youre-not-alone/
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Service-Related Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260623T000000
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SUMMARY:The Wellness Institute
DESCRIPTION:JFS partners with The Wellness Institute to present free webinars featuring nationally recognized experts on a variety of mental health topics focused on children and youth. Thanks to generous support from a variety of funders (see below)\, JFS is able to offer free registration through a special attendance code. Email us at info@jfshartford.org for details.
URL:https://jfshartford.org/event/the-wellness-institute/
CATEGORIES:MentalHealth,Ongoing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20300623T170000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health First Aid is designed to help young people and the adults who care about them recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and respond with appropriate resources. JFS offers two versions of this program: \nYouth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches adults to recognize mental health issues in youth ages 12-18. This course is recommended for parents\, educators\, and anyone else who regularly works with this age group. Groups and individuals are welcome to participate. \nTeen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) teaches teens in grades 9-12 (ages 14-18) how to identify\, understand\, and respond to mental health and substance use issues among friends and peers. This course is recommended for classes\, youth groups\, and teen community organizations. \nTo learn more about Mental Health First Aid\, contact Anna Cabrera\, Community Mental Health Clinician. \n 
URL:https://jfshartford.org/event/mental-health-first-aid/
CATEGORIES:MentalHealth,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260805T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20300805T170000
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Groups
DESCRIPTION:Join us for free\, monthly support groups designed especially for families and care partners of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. \nEach session is co-facilitated by experienced professionals and provides a compassionate\, understanding environment to share experiences\, find encouragement\, and connect with others who understand the challenges of caregiving. \nHeld monthly\, in two convenient locations: \n\nWest Hartford: Bishop’s Corner Senior Center\, 15 Starkel Road. First Tuesday of the month\, 10–11:30 a.m.\nBloomfield: Duncaster\, 30 Loeffler Road. Last Tuesday of the month\, 10:30–11:30 a.m.\n\nEveryone is welcome to attend. Questions? Contact Naté Paige at 860-937-5389 or npaige@jfshartford.org. \nPresented in partnership with Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter.
URL:https://jfshartford.org/event/alzheimers-dementia-support-groups/
CATEGORIES:MentalHealth,Ongoing,Service-Related Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260902T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260902T213000
DTSTAMP:20260824T192943Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Keeping Kids Safe with the Wellness Institute
DESCRIPTION:Keeping Kids Safe: A Parent’s Guide to Youth Suicide Prevention\n\n\nWhen a child is struggling\, the people who love them most may not realize how much they are hurting or know what to say. Join youth suicide prevention expert Jonathan B. Singer\, PhD\, LCSW\, for practical guidance on recognizing the signs\, starting difficult conversations\, and helping a child feel heard and supported. \nThis event is intended for parents and caregivers of children in grades K–12\, as well as educators and school professionals who support young people. \nEvent Details\nWednesday\, September 2\, 2026\n8:00–9:30 p.m. ET\nLive on Zoom\nRegister here for free with code JFSGH \nYou’ll learn how to: \n\nSee the common risk factors and warning signs\, even when a child appears to be doing well.\nSay the right words to ask directly about suicide with calm and confidence.\nSupport a struggling child in a way that helps them feel heard\, believed\, and less alone.\n\nProduced by The Wellness Institute\, a division of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI). \nIf you or someone you know is thinking about suicide\, call or text the new three-digit\, 24-hour hotline of the US Government and National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 to be connected to a trained suicide crisis counselor. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio \nJonathan B. Singer\, PhD\, LCSW\, is a professor of social work at Loyola University Chicago and a leading expert on youth suicide prevention. He is the former president of the American Association of Suicidology\, coauthor of Suicide in Schools\, and host of the award-winning Social Work Podcast. Dr. Singer also serves on The Wellness Institute’s Clinical Advisory Board.
URL:https://jfshartford.org/event/webinar-keeping-kids-save-with-the-wellness-institute/
CATEGORIES:MentalHealth
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260908T210000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Science of Defiance with the Wellness Institute
DESCRIPTION:The Science of Defiance: Why Students Shut Down and How to Motivate Them\nJFS is pleased to offer you complimentary access to The Science of Defiance\, a professional development training presented by The Wellness Institute. You’ll gain practical strategies to strengthen classroom management and build a culture where all students feel motivated to succeed. This event is intended for educators and school professionals of children in grades K–12. \nPicture this student: They are bright and capable. But the moment an assignment feels difficult\, they shut down. They put their head on the desk\, refuse to begin\, distract the students around them\, or insist the work is pointless. The more you try to encourage them\, the more they pull away. You have had this student. As you read this\, you can probably think of a name and see a face. What looks like defiance or a lack of motivation may actually be a student who feels overwhelmed\, is afraid of failing\, and does not know how to move forward. \nEvent Details\nTuesday\, September 8\, 2026 \n7:00–9:00 p.m. EDT \nLive on Zoom. Register at: The Science of Defiance \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn to:\n\nSee the stress that may be driving shutdown\, avoidance\, and disruptive behavior.\nShift the mindset by helping students recognize and manage negative beliefs about learning.\nBuild motivation with field-tested strategies that give students a greater sense of competence\, confidence\, and control.\n\nSpeaker Bio\nJerome Schultz\, PhD\, is a clinical neuropsychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical School’s Department of Psychiatry. A former special education teacher\, he has spent more than 40 years helping children and young adults with learning disabilities\, ADHD\, and other learning needs. He is a consultant to schools throughout the United States and internationally and the author of Nowhere to Hide: Why Kids with ADHD and LD Hate School and What We Can Do About It.
URL:https://jfshartford.org/event/webinar-the-science-of-defiance-with-the-wellness-institute/
CATEGORIES:MentalHealth
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Responding to Hunger Event
DESCRIPTION:The Responding to Hunger Event on November 12\, 2026 brings our community together for an evening celebrating what we can accomplish when businesses\, community leaders\, and generous individuals come together to care for our neighbors. \nThis year\, the need for food assistance has continued to grow. The Anja Rosenberg Kosher Food Pantry is serving 30% more individuals and 46% more children\, while pantry visits have increased by 143%. Behind each of these numbers is a neighbor who has turned to JFS for help putting food on the table. \nGuests at Responding to Hunger will enjoy wine\, hors d’oeuvres\, a silent auction\, live music\, and a meaningful program highlighting the realities of hunger in Greater Hartford and the impact we create together.  \nEvent sponsorships and ticket purchases directly support the Anja Rosenberg Kosher Food Pantry\, providing nutritious\, kosher food to individuals and families from all backgrounds throughout the year. Additional gifts help sustain JFS’s full range of programs and services\, allowing us to respond wherever the need is greatest. \nJoin us on November 12 and be part of a community coming together to respond to this growing need. \nTickets and additional event details are coming soon. \nLearn more about sponsorship opportunities\, or follow JFS on Facebook and Instagram for event updates beginning in September.
URL:https://jfshartford.org/event/event-to-combat-hunger/
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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SUMMARY:Passover Food Drive + Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Each spring\, Elayne and James Schoke Jewish Family Service of Fairfield County and the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty invite JFS of Greater Hartford to participate in a massive kosher-for-Passover bulk food distribution.  \nOur JFS staff drive a truck to Stamford and fill it with tons of potatoes\, onions\, matzah\, and other fixings for a perfect Seder. Then we drive back to Hartford\, where dozens of volunteers help us sort and repack the food into family-size grocery bags for distribution to JFS clients.  \nYou can volunteer as an individual or a group or donate matzah or other staples in the lead-up to Passover (see our Pantry Picks program). \n 
URL:https://jfshartford.org/event/passover-food-drive-distribution/
LOCATION:JFS Office & Stamford\, CT
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving & Turkey Drives
DESCRIPTION:At JFS\, we believe everyone in our community should have the opportunity to give thanks. We hold a number of special activities leading up to Thanksgiving to ensure that our clients and their families have what they need.  \nOur Thanksgiving Drive in partnership with The Crown Market provides a family with kosher Thanksgiving essentials for just a $30 donation.  \nIn mid-November\, we offer opportunities to help pack and distribute Thanksgiving staples\, and on the weekend before Thanksgiving\, we hold a giant\, drive-through kosher turkey giveaway. You won’t want to miss this wonderful opportunity to give back!  \nTo learn more about giving and sponsorship opportunities\, email Hillary Clark\, Development Manager\, or call (860) 236-1927\, ext. 7089. To learn more about volunteering for the drive\, email Laura Miacola\, Volunteer & Employee Experience Coordinator\, or call (860) 236-1927\, ext. 7128. 
URL:https://jfshartford.org/event/thanksgiving-turkey-drives/
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270630
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SUMMARY:Annual Back-to-School Drive
DESCRIPTION:Each year throughout the month of July\, JFS holds a Back-to-School Drive to collect backpacks and selected school supplies for clients and their families. Upward of 175 backpacks are distributed in August\, just before the school year begins. There are several ways to support the drive:\n \n\nDonate: Donate online or mail a check\, and we’ll purchase the supplies that are needed most. If mailing a check\, please write “Back-to-School Drive” in the memo line.\nShop Locally: Purchase supplies and drop them off at our office: 333 Bloomfield Ave Suite A\, West Hartford.\nShop our Wish List: Purchase supplies online through our Amazon wish list and have them shipped directly to JFS.\n\nThis drive is sponsored by S&S Worldwide and supported through partnerships with the Mandell JCC and PJ Library in Greater Hartford.  \nCorporate\, family\, and individual sponsors are welcome. Click here to learn more about sponsorships or check our Facebook page for details on the drive during summer months.
URL:https://jfshartford.org/event/back-to-school-supply-drive/
CATEGORIES:Signature Events
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