Mental Health Education

Build knowledge, confidence, and connection through JFS educational programs designed to support mental health awareness, early intervention, and stronger, more resilient communities.

SPONSORED BY:

Rothstein
Family Fund

RBC Foundation –
USA

McPhee
Foundation

  • Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Groups

    Monthly Meetings

    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.

    Each 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.

    Held monthly, in two convenient locations:

    • West Hartford: Bishop’s Corner Senior Center, 15 Starkel Road. First Tuesday of the month, 10–11:30 a.m.
    • Bloomfield: Duncaster, 30 Loeffler Road. Last Tuesday of the month, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

    Everyone is welcome to attend. Questions? Contact Naté Paige at 860-937-5389 or npaige@jfshartford.org.

    Presented in partnership with Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter.

  • Mental Health First Aid

    For Teens, Parents, and Educators

    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:

    Youth 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.

    Teen 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.

    To learn more about Mental Health First Aid, contact Anna Cabrera, Community Mental Health Clinician.

     

  • The Wellness Institute

    Free Upcoming Webinars

    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.