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Abramson Residence
Abramson Senior Care
1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030
info@abramsonseniorcare.org • abramsoncenter.org
Long-term nursing and Alzheimer’s care in a residential setting. Single
occupancy bedrooms are arranged in clusters to enhance privacy. Residents
receive the services of staff physicians, physician’s assistants, nurses, social
workers, activity therapists, rehabilitation therapists and access to a range of
medical sub-specialties. Extensive Jewish religious and cultural programming.
Kosher meals are prepared on-site under Orthodox supervision.
I n -H ome S ervices
Abramson Home Care
261 Old York Road, Suite 318 • Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-371-3400 or 888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3130
info@abramsonseniorcare.org • abramsonseniorcare.org
Skilled home care and homemaker services, including nursing care; physical,
occupational and speech therapy; medical social services; orthopedic and
cardiac aftercare; wound care; medication instruction, education and
counseling on health concerns; help with personal care needs; light house-
keeping and laundry; meal preparation and errands; escorts to medical
appointments; companions; and respite for family caregivers.
Jewish Relief Agency
225 E. City Ave., Suite 210 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-660-0190 • Fax: 610-660-0191 • JRA@JewishRelief.org • jewishrelief.org
Serves vulnerable members of the community, low-income seniors and
families, persons with disabilities and chronic illnesses, immigrants, refugees,
non-English language speakers, individuals and families facing temporary
financial emergencies, etc. Services include providing monthly home deliveries
of supplemental boxes of kosher food, personal care items, and family-friendly
food bags. Services are delivered by volunteers.
Jewish Relief Agency
225 East City Ave, Suite 210 | Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-660-0190 | Fax: 610-660-0191 | JRA@jewishrelief.org | jewishrelief.org
Monthly Food Distribution Program
JRA provides a supplemental box of nutritious kosher food monthly,
bi-monthly, or 4 times a year for Jewish holidays. Produce items are
included in the box from September through April. Food boxes are
delivered to client homes by friendly volunteers.
KleinLife: NorthEast Philadelphia
10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-698-7300
kleinlife.org Gateways to Aging Well
Provides Jewish seniors with an array of supportive services so they
can maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.
The program includes intake and assessment; supportive services,
such as counseling, congregate meals and socialization programs at
KleinLife in NorthEast Philadelphia; and in-home support, such as
friendly visiting, home delivered meals and home modifications.
The program includes case management and outreach components
delivered to people in neighborhood around KleinLife.
In-Home Support Program
Provides services for temporarily homebound elderly, including meals,
cleaning, supportive counseling and handicapped assistive devices for
the residents of the Greater Northeast. Will screen clients for eligibility
and connect them to home health care options and provide subsidies, if
appropriate. gsilverb@ihsp.pcaphl.org.
Home Delivered Meals
215-698-7300, ext. 194 • bwagner@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org
Provides kosher and supplemental meals to the older adult community
who are unable to prepare their own meals.
Cook for a Friend — Meals are provided by local volunteers,
synagogue groups, Hebrew-schools and other organizations within
the Jewish community.
The meals are delivered by local volunteers who often stay for a
short visit. There is no charge for participation in the program, but
voluntary contributions are requested to help defray the program
costs. Catered Meals — Frozen, microwaveable meals prepared by a local
caterer and delivered by volunteers. The program serves seniors in
Northeast Philadelphia, Abington and Cheltenham.
Mitzvah Food Program
215-832-0509 • mitzvahfoodprogram@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/mfp
Provides food packages, which include non-perishable food and produce,
to low-income households in Greater Philadelphia. Monthly or bimonthly
packing/delivery schedules available depending on pantry location.
Pantry locations include: Jewish Community Services Building (Center
City); Brodsky Enrichment Center (Main Line); KleinLife (Northeast
Philadelphia); Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County
(Bucks County); and Beth Sholom Congregation (Elkins Park).
JEVS Human Services
2770 Red Lion Road • Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-728-4435 • Fax: 267-298-1301 • jevshumanservices.org
Nursing Home Transition
Offers support for individuals transitioning from a nursing home to a more
independent living situation. Individuals receive one-on-one support from
a qualified coordinator, as well as assistance planning and orchestrating the
move. Emphasis is placed on learning skills for increased self-sufficiency
and household management.
Supports Coordination
Seniors and adults 18 years of age or older who have a physical
disability lasting for more than a year can benefit from Supports
Coordination to assist them to stay in their own homes, go to work,
attend school and participate fully in the community. Assists indi-
viduals who participate in Office of Long‐Term Living (OLTL) and
Community Health Choices programs in gaining access to needed
services and other state Medicaid plan services, as well as other medi-
cal and social services regardless of the funding source. Services are
free to those who qualify.
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SUPPORT GROUPS
Bereavement Support Groups
Sponsored by Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks, Inc.
215-677-1600 • rivkapowers55@gmail.com
Professionally facilitated support group designed for those who are 60
years and older. Twelve-week sessions held at two locations in Northeast
Philadelphia: Congregation Shaare Shamayim and at the Northeast
NORC building.
Caregiver Support Groups
Sponsored by Abramson Senior Care
215-371-3400 • info@abramsonseniorcare.org
Free monthly caregiver support groups offered in locations throughout the
Greater Philadelphia area, including in Philadelphia, Jenkintown and
Bryn Mawr. Support groups are certified by the Alzheimer’s Association.
Center for Spiritual Wellbeing
Beth Sholom Congregation • 8321 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-887-1342, ext. 109 • spiritualwell-being.org
A community project dedicated to helping people find meaningful spiritual
connections in their lives with the goal of promoting both spiritual and mental
well-being and creating communities of those with shared spiritual interests.
Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options (JAFCO)
215 N. Presidential Blvd., second floor • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-525-1040 • Rebecca@jafco.org
jafco.org/what-we-do/Northeast-communities JAFCO’s Family Strengthening Program offers the following free groups:
STAR Group for siblings of children with autism and other
special needs
Support Group for Parents of children with special needs
Improv-based Social Skills group for children with special needs
Relative Caregiver Support Group
Jewish Converts and Interfaith Network
1112 Hagys Ford Road
Penn Valley, PA 19072
610-664-8112 • LenaRomanoff@yahoo.com • intermarriages.com
Support group offering information, socialization and emotional support to
people involved in conversion to Judaism and/or an interfaith relationship.
Sponsors “Keruv” for interfaith couples. Individual counseling is also available.
Jewish Family and Children’s
Service of Greater Philadelphia
7901 Bustleton Ave., Berris Plaza, Suite 206 • Philadelphia, PA 19152
and: The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center
345 Montgomery Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 267-314-0909
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Offers group support on various issues. Recent topics have included: illness and
bereavement, family of someone with substance abuse, caregivers (including
aging, illness, disability), TIPS (Transition, Independence, Passion, Socialization)
for young adults with disabilities, parents of transgender children, separation and
divorce, anger/stress management, hoarding disorder, anxiety, children’s
socialization groups, marriage enrichment programs, interfaith issues,
and LGBTQIA+ dynamics.
Sharsheret 1-866-474-2774 or 201-833-2341 • Fax: 201-837-5025
info@sharsheret.org • sharsheret.org
A national not-for-profit organization supporting women and their families,
facing breast cancer. Fosters culturally relevant individualized connections with
networks of peers, health professionals and related resources. Also provides
educational resources, offers specialized support to those facing ovarian cancer.
Creates programs for women and families to improve their quality of life. All
programs are open to women and men.
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Support Group for Parents of Adolescent & Adult
Children Living with Addiction and Mental Health
Diagnoses Living with Addiction and Related Brain Disease
Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-627-6747 • rabbimaderer@rodephshalom.org • rodephshalom.org
Meets regularly to learn more about substance use and mental health disorders;
share experiences/resources; and explore how to appropriately support our
children. Anonymity respected. No affiliation with RS is necessary. No charge.
All groups meet with strict adherence to confidentiality and anonymity. In
addition: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Family Support Group • fiebach@gmail.com
A free, monthly meeting for caregiving of individuals with mental illness
where family members can talk about their challenges and help one
another through their learned wisdom. Led by trained NAMI volunteer
facilitators. All groups meet with strict adherence to confidentiality and
anonymity. Group meets at Rodeph Shalom.
Connections Support Group • bflock22@gmail.com
NAMI Connections is a support group program that offers respect,
understanding, encouragement and hope for individuals living with
mental illness and is led by trained NAMI volunteer facilitators. All
groups meet with strict adherence to confidentiality and anonymity.
Group meets at Rodeph Shalom.
Support Groups for Seniors
KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
Group topics include: low vision and new vision, in partnership with
Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired; bereavement, with
support from the Abramson Senior Care; and chronic disease self-management
program, in partnership with PCA’s Help Yourself to Health program.
VOCATIONAL SERVICES
JEVS Human Services
1845 Walnut St., seventh floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-854-1800 • Fax: 215-854-1880 • jevshumanservices.org
Provides a variety of employment, skills training, vocational rehabilitation,
substance abuse treatment and residential services to the Greater
Philadelphia community.
Americorps TechServ Scholars
1845 Walnut St., Suite 660 • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-854-1847 • techserv@jevs.org
A year-long opportunity for Philly youth (ages 17-24) who want to
develop advanced knowledge in Information Technology and STEM.
Career Strategies
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-854-1874 • Fax: 215-832-0701 • cs@jevs.org
Offers a wide range of career services to help individuals who are unem-
ployed, under-employed, new graduates or career changers work toward
finding satisfying employment. Services include individual career consult-
ing, career assessment, resume assistance, job search assistance, placement
assistance, help with accessing community resources, workshops and
more. Fee for service, with sliding fee scale offered to eligible participants.
Career Solutions for 55+
1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., second floor • Philadelphia, PA
267-647-7137 • cs55@jevs.org
A free service for Philadelphia residents ages 55 and over.