Join us for These Inspiring Events

Julie Ridge tells her story of not one but two feats of athleticism alongside an unexpected mental health diagnosis. Come hear about her journey back to sanity and a fulfilling life, through film or on stage, at the Mandell JCC!

Kosher refreshments provided at all events.

‘BREATHE’ Film Screening & Workshops [April 16 at 4pm teen focused OR 6:30pm parent and family focused] The determination and rigorous mindset of the first woman to swim two consecutive laps around the Island of Manhattan while battling with her mental illness.
Register for either workshop here for free.

LIVE PERFORMANCE OF ‘RIPTIDE’ [April 17 at 6:30pm] The story of a swim across the English Channel, a bipolar disorder diagnosis, and the journey back to a fulfilling life.
Tickets: $18 available for purchase here.

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JFS Now Offering Youth Mental Health First Aid

Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford is thrilled to offer Youth Mental Health First Aid at the Mandell JCC starting this February! Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches adults to recognize the signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge in the youth (ages 12-18) in their lives and to connect them to the appropriate resources. We recommend this course for parents, educators, and anyone else who regularly works with youth. Both groups and individuals are welcome to participate. You can make a difference!

YMHFA will be held on [May 2 from 9am-4pm], and [May 19 from 9am-4pm]

Please reach out to our Community Mental Health Liaison at amacdonald@jfshartford.org to sign up or with questions. Don’t see a date that works for you? We are happy to accommodate groups of 5 or more on date that work for you.

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Youth Mental Health Webinar Series

Jewish Family Services is excited to share a free mental health webinar series for parents and educators! These webinars are made possible through our partnership with The Wellness Institute, an organization that educates families on a variety of mental health-related topics. This series will bring mental health experts to you and offer tips and tricks to help support our youth.

These workshops are FREE for members of the community! Everyone who signs up will receive a recording of the event which they can access for 30 days, even if they are not available at the time of the live webinar.

Uniquely Human [Thursday, May 23 from 8-9:30pm; Registration details to come.]

Join Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Developer, SCERTS Model for children and persons with ASD and related disabilities, and their families for this live session! Dr. Prizant is the author of Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism.

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