Support Groups / Sessions

Our support groups / sessions offer an opportunity to share your thoughts with others and learn important coping skills.

Joan and Stanford Alexander Jewish Family Service’s structured support groups focus on providing knowledge and tools to improve your coping skills and ability to self-care. A professional facilitates as you share your thoughts with peers who have a common purpose and are likely to understand one another. Our list of support groups/sessions changes as the needs in the community change, so be sure to check the schedule for the most current groups offered. All groups are free of charge unless otherwise indicated.

Alexander JFS welcomes all racial, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds and is a safe place for all gender expressions and sexual orientations.

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We provide:

A safe space to connect
An opportunity to share your thoughts with peers
An environment of understanding
A professional facilitator in each group

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Free Virtual Support Groups/Sessions

Internet Support Sessions

Free to everyone

Take advantage of FREE internet support sessions via our HIPAA-compliant Zoom conference calls Monday through Friday.
These one-hour support sessions are designed to provide a safe and supportive virtual environment for participants to connect, learn, comfort, support and socialize to promote our psychological health during this stressful time.
All sessions are being facilitated by a rotation of licensed clinicians or master's-level clinical intern students under supervision.

Women's Group

Adult women

Meetings: Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00 PM
Topics covered: healthy habits, interesting hobbies, self-care, building supportive relationships, maintaining physical and mental health

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Men's Group

Men age 55+

Telehealth AND in-person meetings: Mondays, 1:00 -2:00 PM
Topics Covered: healthy habits, interesting hobbies, self-care, building supportive relationships, maintaining physical and mental health

Children's Group

Upper Elementary

Groups are held at various times throughout the year.
Participants connect with peers while learning self-growth, self-care and social skills.

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High School Group

High School

Groups are held at various times throughout the year.
Teens discuss their new normal and engage in activities together
Topics covered: increasing social connections, positive communication skills, increasing self esteem, learning to manage conflict, navigating academic challenges and discussing family dynamics and conflict