Services include information and referral to affordable housing options.
To learn more, visit: Jewish Family Service | Jewish Family Service
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Affordable Housing Referrals
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Loan Programs
Services include financial assistance, interest free loans and consultation for living needs, transportation, medical expenses and equipment, life cycle events, home repairs, housing, moving expenses, job training, educational pursuits and various other needs for eligible individuals.
To learn more visit: Hebrew Free Loan
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Health Care Navigation
Services include guidance and individualized assistance for community members to access health insurance options.
To learn more visit: Jewish Family Service
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Hospice Services
Services include hospice, pastoral care and supports for people facing terminal illness.
To learn more visit: Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network
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Emergency Financial Assistance for Holocaust Survivors
Services include assistance with basic living needs for Holocaust survivors who meet financial criteria and have Claims Conference eligibility.
To learn more visit: Jewish Family Service
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Employment, Career Services and Computer Training
Services include comprehensive career development and employment programs/supports for adults looking for employment, wanting to change jobs or return to work. Internships are available for older workers to help them get back into the work force. Hands-on computer training to help job seekers update their skills. Rehabilitation and workforce development/community support services are provided for those needing special supports to obtain and maintain employment.
To learn more visit: Gesher Human Services
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Career Development, Employment Services and Computer Training
Services include comprehensive career development and employment programs/supports for adults looking for employment, wanting to change jobs or return to work. Internships are available for older workers to help them get back into the work force. Hands-on computer training to help job seekers update their skills. Rehabilitation and workforce development/community support services are provided for those needing special supports to obtain and maintain employment.
To learn more visit: Gesher Human Services
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Caregiver Supports and Services
Services include programs, support groups, and respite and other services for family caregivers.
To learn more visit…
Friendship Circle
Respite and various supports for families with relatives with disabilities.JARC
Various supports for families with relatives with disabilities.Jewish Family Service
Consultations and supportive counseling for family caregivers.Jewish Senior Life
Support groups and other services for family caregivers of people living with dementia.Gesher Human Services
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Planning Services for Aging in Place
Services include a needs assessment, development of a care plan, information & referrals, help with navigating care options, safety technology and access to public benefits.
To learn more visit:
Jewish Family Service
Geriatric Care Management assists with accessing benefits, homecare, companionship, household chores and more.Jewish Family Service
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Holocaust Survivor Services
Services include a variety of supports for survivors.
To learn more visit:
Jewish Family Service
Services include a variety of supports for survivors who meet the financial criteria and eligibility guidelines of the Claims conference. These include in-home support services, care management, indemnification/restitution, financial assistance, counseling and other services for Holocaust survivors and their families.Jewish Senior Life
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Day Programs for Adults with Disabilities
Provides enriching activities for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities to help them stay active and involved in the community. Program utilizes an individualized, person-centered planning model to best meet the interests and needs of each person. Participants determine their own activities, which can occur in a wide variety of community settings, in the facility, and even as part of daily virtual programs for individuals at home who desire vibrant social engagement.
To learn more visit: Gesher Human Services
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Day Programs for Adults Living with Alzheimer’s or Different Forms of Dementia
Services include therapeutic activities for participants in a warm, safe, and supportive environment. Respite and supports are provided for caregivers in Southfield and West Bloomfield.
To learn more, visit: Brown Adult Day Program
A partnership of Gesher Human Services and Jewish Senior Life, The Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program offers support groups for individuals caring for older adults; and respite, support groups, and other services for family caregivers of people living with dementia.
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Adult Day Programs / Health and Wellness Activities / Volunteer Opportunities
Services include a variety of recreational and social activities, exercise and fitness, educational programs, volunteer opportunities, individualized programs to support cognitive wellness, and much more.
The J – Detroit
A variety of recreational/social/educational programs, and fitness programs.Jewish Family Service
Health and wellness education, cognitive training classes, and volunteer opportunities.Dementia-specific Adult Day Program Gesher Human Services and Jewish Senior Life
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Food Assistance for Older Adults
Kosher Food Pantry at Yad Ezra
Services include food, holiday packages, toiletries and household cleaning products based on family size. Clients are referred to other agencies for additional support.
To learn more visit: Yad Ezra
Kosher Food Services
Services include access to Kosher Home Delivered Meals for homebound older adults. Special holiday food packages are also available.Kosher Food Services
Parternship with National Council of Jewish Women: Services include access to Kosher Home Delivered Meals for homebound older adults.To learn more visit:
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Mental Health Services for Older Adults
Services include counseling and other support services for older adults.
To learn more visit:
Jewish Family Service
Services include counseling and supports for older adults who need help with personal and/or family issues, life transitions, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, other emotional concerns, domestic violence and/or addiction. In home counseling is available for homebound older adults.Gesher Human Services
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Senior Living
Independent Apartments with Supports:
Services include market rate and subsidized apartments in Oak Park (Prentis and Teitel Apartments); West Bloomfield (Meer and Hechtman Apartments) with support services, activities and kosher weekday meals.Assisted Living and Memory Care:
Services include Coville Apartments (in Oak Park); Fleischman Residence (home for the aged in West Bloomfield). Care assistance, support services, activities, and 3 kosher meals daily are provided. The Peter & Dorothy Brown Memory Care Pavilion on the 3rd floor of Fleischman Residence provides a specialized environment for those with dementia disorders.To learn more visit: Jewish Senior Life
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In-Home Support Services
JARCs Respite program utilizes specially-trained staff to provide families with a much-needed break from caring for their loved one with developmental disabilities. Staff teach skills and work on goals as outlined in the person’s service plan, including participating in community activities.
To learn more visit:
JARCJewish Family Service
In-home support services for older adults living outside Jewish Senior Life housing.Jewish Senior Life
In-home support services for residents of Jewish Senior Life buildings.Gesher Human Services
Community Living Services/Semi-Independent Living Homes for people with mental health needs. Gesher Human Services
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Mental Health Services for Teens
Services include individual and group counseling and supports for individuals with mental health challenges or concerns and for their families.
To learn more visit:
We Need to Talk
A youth mental health initiative of the Detroit Jewish community provides educational programming, trainings and funding for additional mental health professionals to support young people and their families.Jewish Family Service
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Services for Teens with Disabilities
Services include programs for teens with special needs. Programs include self expression through the arts, vocational training, social programs, Jewish education, fitness and exercise, life skills development and training, sports, music, outings and matching of volunteers with teens with disabilities to provide friendship to the teens and respite for the family.
To learn more visit…
Friendship Circle
Arts, social programs, life skills development, Jewish education, fitness, sports and volunteers.JARC
Respite care & supports, social and recreation programs.The J – Detroit
Camping and social programs.Gesher Human Services
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Family Support Services and Emergency Financial Assistance
Services include a needs assessment, development of a self-sufficiency plan, information and referrals and help with navigating public benefits. Financial assistance with basic living needs for those who meet eligibility criteria.
To learn more visit: Jewish Family Service