by JFS | Oct 4, 2020 | CEO Updates
Theater has been part of my entire life. It has been the guiding light and companion for me throughout the mental health challenges I’ve faced since I was much younger. I earned my bachelor’s degree in drama therapy because of how theater can help others to explore...
by JFS | Aug 6, 2020 | CEO Updates
The JFS team works on our mission of enhancing the quality of life of individuals and families of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds. We do so through three pillars – Service, Compassion, and Education. Historically, we’ve provided service, compassion, and...
by JFS | May 26, 2020 | CEO Updates
One short year ago, I spoke with six mental health nonprofit CEOs about an idea that wasn’t found anywhere in the country. The idea was simple: Bring a variety of mental health services and education into the schools where they are so desperately needed. Each...
by Katy Walterscheidt | Mar 18, 2020 | CEO Updates, Counselor's Corner, News
NOTICE: As of March 18, 2020, JFS is not seeing any client in person. However, JFS is still serving clients via telehealth. Read below for more details. Along with the rest of the world, Jewish Family Service of San Antonio is quickly figuring out how to function...
by JFS | Feb 21, 2020 | CEO Updates
When Congressman Will Hurd asked two South San ISD students if there is stigma associated with mental health, Mark, a South San Antonio high school senior, immediately answered, “Of course. 100 percent.” He knows. Mark admitted that he used to be part of the...
by JFS | Mar 18, 2019 | CEO Updates
From the Desk of Talli: February’s JFS Mental Health Event By Talli Dolge, M.S. – JFS CEO When I started my job as CEO of JFS San Antonio 10 months ago, I could never have imagined putting together a community mental health event with eleven partnering...