Counseling:
Support Groups Calendar
Our ongoing, drop-in groups:
Community Connection
Join JFCS for conversations on Zoom: It is a space for anyone in the community to connect with others and share what’s on their mind. This group meets many Fridays at 10am on Zoom. Zoom link provided below.
Grief Connection
Grief affects every part of our lives and can be a lonely road to travel. Join us for our monthly grief-processing group for adults. In our virtual sessions, we will have the opportunity to share our own experiences with grief, connect with others, and learn strategies for moving through loss. This group meets on Zoom the first Friday of every month. Zoom link provided below. Click here to learn more.
Israel at War
During this painful and difficult time for many in our community, we are offering this group for anyone who wants the comfort of community. We understand that there are several different beliefs and views on the war in Israel and the world at large. This group will strive towards creating a safe space for all to talk and heal. This drop-in group meets on Zoom the third Tuesday of every month. Zoom link provided below.
2024 CALENDAR
October
Grief Connection
Note: Due to the Jewish high holidays, a Grief Connection group session will not be offered in October. Please join us for our next session on November 1st.
Friday, October 11, 10am-11am
Community Connection
No registration required
Click here for Zoom link
Tuesday, October 15, 7pm-8pm
Israel at War: Support Group
During this painful and difficult time for many in our community, we want you to know that JFCS is here for you. Knowing the healing that listening to each other can bring, we are offering this group for anyone who wants the comfort of community. We understand that there are several different beliefs and views on the war in Israel and the world at large. This group will strive towards creating a safe space for all to talk and heal. This drop-in group meets on Zoom the third Tuesday of every month. No registration required. It will be facilitated by Rabbi Sarah Rensin and Zoe Muller, MSW, CSWA. Click here for Zoom link
Friday, October 18, 10am-11am via Zoom
Next Generations Group (NGG) & JFCS Community Connection Support Group
This group is open to Holocaust survivors and Next Generation Group members. To register and to receive Zoom link, please email Missy Fry.
Sunday, October 27, 1pm-4pm
2nd Annual Schmoozapalooza: A Prom for Seniors 60 and Better
presented by JFCS and MJCC
Registration is required, as space is limited. Learn more here.
November
Friday, November 1, 10am-11am
Grief Connection
Join JFCS for Grief Connection, a monthly drop-in group for grief support and processing. No registration required
Click here for Zoom link
Thursday, November 7, 1pm-3pm
Navigating Medicare and Medicaid – Your questions answered
Hybrid event: Congregation Neveh Shalom and Zoom
Join JFCS and Mara Woloshin, an expert in Medicare and Medicaid healthcare services. In this interactive workshop, participants will have a chance to learn and ask questions about recent changes to Medicare and Medicaid benefits, how to switch Medicare plans and questions to ask, and about federal regulations and advocacy to support beneficiary health rights.Registration is required to confirm in person attendance, as space is limited.
RSVP here.
Friday, November 8, 10am-11am
Community Connection
No registration required
Click here for Zoom link
Friday, November 15, 10am-11am via Zoom
Next Generations Group (NGG) & JFCS Community Connection Support Group
This group is open to Holocaust survivors and Next Generation Group members. To register and to receive Zoom link, please email Missy Fry.
Tuesday, November 19, 7pm-8pm
Israel at War: Support Group
During this painful and difficult time for many in our community, we want you to know that JFCS is here for you. Knowing the healing that listening to each other can bring, we are offering this group for anyone who wants the comfort of community. We understand that there are several different beliefs and views on the war in Israel and the world at large. This group will strive towards creating a safe space for all to talk and heal. No registration required. Click here for Zoom link
December
Friday, December 6, 10am-11am
Grief Connection
No registration required
Click here for Zoom link
Friday, December 13, 10am-11am
Community Connection
No registration required
Click here for Zoom link
Tuesday, December 17, 7pm-8pm
Israel at War: Support Group
During this painful and difficult time for many in our community, we want you to know that JFCS is here for you. Knowing the healing that listening to each other can bring, we are offering this group for anyone who wants the comfort of community. We understand that there are several different beliefs and views on the war in Israel and the world at large. This group will strive towards creating a safe space for all to talk and heal. No registration required. Click here for Zoom link
Friday, December 20, 10am-11am via Zoom
Next Generations Group (NGG) & JFCS Community Connection Support Group
This group is open to Holocaust survivors and Next Generation Group members. To register and to receive Zoom link, please email Missy Fry.
For more information about any of our groups, contact the Counseling department at 503-226-7079, ext. 100 or by email.
Watch this short video above featuring JFCS’ clinicians discussing community need and their role in supporting clients’ mental health.
Missy Fry wins Rogoway Award
Congratulations to Missy Fry, behavioral health social worker, who was the 2022 recipient of the Laurie Rogoway Outstanding Jewish Professional Award, which recognizes a current Jewish communal professional in greater Portland.
With JFCS for 11 years, Missy was the first therapist to win this award in its eight-year history.
