Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Philadelphia-
People Living with Disabilities
7901 Bustleton Ave., Berris Plaza, Suite 206 • Philadelphia, PA 19152
1-866-532-7669 and: The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center
345 Montgomery Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
267-314-0909 info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Supports individuals with disabilities, along with their families and caregivers,
in the process of achieving stability, the highest level of independence, a sense
of community and an enhanced quality of life. Staffed by a team of licensed
care managers and social workers, the program supports children, teens and
adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders
(including Asperger’s Syndrome), learning disabilities, social phobias, anxiety
disorders, attention deficit disorders and more. Offers a network of services and
programs providing care management services and long-term care planning,
including connections to community-based resources, financial assistance,
budgeting guidance, planning for the transition from childhood to adulthood,
life skills coaching, assistance in locating meaningful employment
and/or volunteer opportunities and respite. The program provides socialization
outings, skill-building workshops, holiday celebrations, community service
activities, as well as counseling services. At the Barbara and Harvey Brodsky
Enrichment Center of JFCS life skills programs are offered in the Teaching
Kitchen and Therapeutic Art Studio. Opportunities are provided to learn
nutrition and kitchen skills, different forms of artistic expression such as
drawing and painting, creative writing, theatre and improv, yoga, healthy
relationship and sexuality groups, community service activities and more.

JEVS Human Services
9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114
267-350-8600 • Fax: 215-255-4777 • jevshumanservices.org
Community Participation • collaborative@jevs.org
Provides opportunities for participants to engage in the community Monday
through Friday through a variety of volunteer options, enrichment classes
and community exploration. Participants meet at a designated location and
disperse in small groups for their day’s community participation.

In-Home Supports • inhomesupports@jevs.org
Offers adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to live in their
own homes and maintain their independence with the support of com
mitted caregivers. Individuals are supported and encouraged to make their
own choices, develop new abilities and cultivate their special talents in their
homes and communities.

Philadelphia Independence Network—Narberth, PA &
Independence Network—Collingswood, NJ
PIN@jevs.org • NJSupports@jevs.org
Empowers young adults with disabilities to live independent and full lives.

Members live in their own apartments within a walkable community
(currently in Narberth, PA, and Collingswood, NJ) and are active members
of the community. Each member receives a mix of services, customized to
their needs and changing as they grow. Services may include independent
living skill instruction and strategies, employment support and coaching,
opportunities to socialize and engage in community events and activities,
team and community building techniques, community and home safety
discussions, and financial management and budgeting support. Members also
participate in enrichment activities to increase awareness of opportunities.

Community Integrated Recovery Center (CIRC)
recovery@jevs.org Offers opportunities to adults (18+) with serious mental illness to achieve
independence in living, learning, working and socializing. Participants take
an active role in their own recovery, selecting their own goals and areas
for improvement. The program instills confidence, self-empowerment and
self-sufficiency by assisting individuals to integrate into the community and
to live more independent lives. Participants engage in psycho-educational
groups as well as evidence-based treatment modalities and individual
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Mental Health Outpatient Program • recovery@jevs.org
Offers therapeutic sessions to adults 18 years of age or older with a mental
health condition including psychiatric therapy services, medication
management, individual counseling, prolonged exposure trauma therapy
and family therapy. Schedule by appointment.

Supported Independent Living • clhs@jevs.org
Allows adults with intellectual disabilities or with a behavioral health
diagnosis to live stable lives in the comfort of their homes. With the support
of helpers, the participants maintain their independence and are encouraged
to make their own choices, develop new abilities and cultivate their special
talents. Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence (JCHAI)
John and Jacqueline E. Schwartz Education Center
274 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. • Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-922-2480 • questions@jchai.org • jchai.org
Provides independent living support and vocational programs for individuals
with developmental disabilities. Although JCHAI is nonsectarian, kosher
options are available, and Jewish programming is provided for those residents
who wish to partake in Jewish activities.

JCHAI Supported Apartment Program is designed for individuals who
can live independently, but who may need some additional support in
daily living skills.

JCHAI At Home provides an independent living program providing
support in daily living activities to individuals living in their own
apartments or homes or still living with their parents.

JCHAI Transitions is an after-school and weekend activity program
offered at the JCHAI Bryn Mawr location geared toward teaching
independent living and vocational skills to young adults 18 through early
30s. Outpatient Mental Health Services
Einstein Healthcare Network
1200 W. Tabor Road, Suite 100 • Philadelphia, PA 19141
215-456-9850 • 1-800-EINSTEIN • einstein.edu/mental-health
and Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park
60 Township Line Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 • 215-663-6077
Board-certified psychiatrists, psychologists and psychotherapists offer
outpatient services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Services
include: comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy for individuals,
families, couples and groups and medication management.

Tikvah/AJMI (Advocates for the Jewish Mentally Ill)
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-832-0671
267-581-5291 (event line) • office@tikvahajmi.org • tikvahajmi.com
Provides support and advocacy for individuals and families who are affected
by mental illness. Builds a sense of community by socializing and celebrating
Jewish holidays. Educates the Jewish community about mental illness
(biological brain disorders) and improves the quality of life for persons with
mental illness by providing psychosocial rehabilitation via social experiences
and life-skills education, and some transitional employment.