What’s Happening Now

Learn about all the latest happenings with Tampa Jewish Family Services. From our Facebook and Twitter feeds, to our calendar of events. Stay up-to-date on TJFS news and events!

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Are you taking care of your mental health? Mental health care should be considered part of your overall healthcare. We have counselors available for therapy. We take most insurance carriers and offer fees on a sliding scale. This is such an important way to take of yourself. If you or someone you know is in need, please contact us today. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today and every day we are thankful for our freedoms and to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to secure those freedoms. Thank you for your bravery. ... See MoreSee Less
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If you've ever wondered when it's time to seek professional help, here are some guidelines from the National Institutes of Health. And don't forget, TJFS has mental health counselors available, and takes most forms of insurance.Seek professional help if you are experiencing symptoms lasting 2 weeks or more, such as:📍Difficulty sleeping📍Changes in appetite or unplanned weight changes📍Difficulty getting out of bed in the morning because of mood📍Difficulty concentrating📍Loss of interest in things you usually find enjoyable📍Inability to complete usual tasks and activities📍Feelings of irritability, frustration, or restlessnessIf you or a loved one are in need of mental health counseling, please contact us at 813-960-1848.You can learn more about our Psychological and Social Wellness Centers at www.tjfs.org/wellness. ... See MoreSee Less
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TJFS News:

Fill an urgent need

____________________________________________ Urgent Need: January 14, 2014: We have a single mother with two children.  She works full time but missed hours at work because she was taking care of her mother who was hospitalized for 11 days.  As a result of lost wages,...

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Counseling

Tampa Jewish Family Services provides crisis management, short-term and intermediate counseling, and longer term counseling when necessary. Immediate and critical assistance are provided to stabilize an individual or family faced with a crisis. Counseling is provided...

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Financial Assistance Programs

Financial Assistance programs offered at Tampa Jewish Family Services include: assistance for utilities, rent and car payments. Other programs include the Jewish Education Loan Fund (JELF) that provides grants for Jewish students from Georgia, Florida, North Carolina,...

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Upcoming: programs & events

ProActive Parenting May 8, 2013 / 7:30 – 9 p.m. Topic: Raising your Child in a Toxic World: Finding Nutritional and Environmental Solutions Presenter: Pediatrician David Berger, M.D., FAAP Location: Congregation Rodeph Sholom Tikvah: A Special Needs Program May 23,...

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Community Food Bank

The agency's Community Food Bank provides monthly and emergency food bags to 350-400 families each month at its Citrus Park and Brandon locations. Food is provided to hungry families, seniors, the disabled and unemployed. Citrus Park: May 7 & June 4 10:30 a.m. –...

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