Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Community Support Services
Jewish Family Service has been enriching the Cincinnati community since 1943 by providing high-quality, compassionate services to individuals and families facing life's challenges. Our organization operates with core values of compassion, integrity, and excellence, offering specialized support across mental health counseling, elder care, domestic violence intervention, food insecurity solutions, and post-adoption services. With over eight decades of experience, we combine deep community knowledge with professional expertise to deliver personalized care management and crisis support. Our team of licensed professionals and dedicated volunteers serves diverse populations including Holocaust survivors, Russian-speaking Jewish immigrants, and at-risk youth through evidence-based programs.We maintain strategic partnerships with United Way and Jewish Federations of North America while operating the region's largest food pantry and 24/7 helpline. Through our BeWell initiative participation and nationally recognized care models, we ensure clients receive both local support and access to national resources. Our commitment to transparency and ethical service delivery has made us a trusted community pillar that helped thousands in their most vulnerable moments.
Services
Mental Health Counseling
Food Pantry Services
Elder Care Management
Domestic Violence Support
Post-Adoption Services
Crisis Intervention
Care Coordination
Community Education Programs
Youth Support Services
Caregiver Resources
Details
- Year established: 1943
Highlights and features
- 80+ years serving Cincinnati communities with specialized care programs
- Personalized care management by licensed mental health professionals
- 24/7 helpline connecting clients to immediate assistance resources
- Evidence-based youth mental health programs developed with CDC guidelines
- Holistic elder care services addressing medical, social, and nutritional needs
Associations and certifications
- United Way Partner Agency
- Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany
- BeWell Initiative Participant
What people say
Guardian angel
Improved quality of life
Lovingly and with respect
Critical support
Emergency food assistance
Services
Mental Health Counseling
Our licensed clinicians provide individual and family counseling for youth and adults. Services include telehealth options, embedded mental health programs in community organizations, and crisis management plans. Specialized programs address anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery for teens and young adults through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Food Pantry Services
The Heldman Family Food Pantry provides emergency food assistance with dignity and respect. Clients receive groceries while working with case managers to address root causes of food insecurity. Special holiday meal programs and nutrition education classes help families achieve long-term stability through our 360-degree support model.
Elder Care Management
AgeWell Cincinnati coordinates comprehensive elder care services including personalized home care, caregiver support, and socialization programs. Specialized services for Holocaust survivors and Russian-speaking immigrants combat isolation while maintaining cultural connections. Care managers develop customized plans to help seniors maintain independence and quality of life.
Domestic Violence Support
Confidential support includes crisis intervention, safety planning, and court advocacy. Our trained specialists help clients understand relationship dynamics and access emergency shelter. Educational programs teach healthy relationship boundaries while 24/7 helpline connects callers to immediate assistance resources across multiple regional hotlines.
Post-Adoption Services
We provide non-identifying adoption record information, family counseling, and connection services. Specialized social workers assist adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive families with record updates, contact preferences, and reunion registry participation while maintaining compliance with Ohio adoption laws and privacy regulations.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer for teens?
We provide individual counseling, embedded school programs, and crisis management plans specifically for youth mental health needs.
How can I access emergency food assistance?
Call our 24/7 helpline at 513-469-1188 to connect with our food pantry services and receive immediate support.
Do you offer senior care programs?
Yes, our AgeWell Cincinnati initiative provides elder care management, home services, and caregiver support programs.
Are counseling services confidential?
All mental health services maintain strict confidentiality with private, discreet office settings for client comfort.
How can I volunteer with your organization?
Visit our website's volunteer page to complete an application and learn about current community support opportunities.
What adoption support services are available?
We provide post-adoption record information, family counseling, and connection services while maintaining Ohio legal compliance.
