Jewish Family Service of Utah

08/22/2026

Jewish Family Service of Utah is a nondenominational, nonprofit social service organization, dedicated to strengthening individuals and families of all backgrounds through counseling, advocacy, care management, and education. Key programs include affordable mental health counseling, older adult services, emergency financial assistance, and food support through the Alex and Sally Lebwohl Food Pantry.

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08/18/2026

Back-to-school season brings excitement, but for families facing financial challenges, the cost of shoes and school supplies can add stress.

Thanks to Congregation Kol Ami and dedicated JFS volunteers, children from families visiting the Alex & Sally Lebwohl Food Pantry will receive new shoes and grade-specific school supply kits, each assembled with care and a message of encouragement.

From January through June, our food pantry provided food to more than 4,500 children experiencing food insecurity. Thank you to everyone helping our community start the school year feeling prepared, supported, and cared for!

08/17/2026

Feeling disconnected, struggling in relationships, or having a hard time managing overwhelming emotions?

JFS offers counseling both one-on-one and in group settings. Our Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group helps participants build practical skills in:

🌿 Mindfulness
💛 Emotion regulation
🧘 Distress tolerance
🤝 Building stronger, more effective relationships

Our DBT group meets Tuesday evenings via Zoom, making it easy to access support from the comfort of home.

Interested in learning more? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation and see if this group is a good fit for you. Click the link in the comments.

You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone. JFS is here to help you build skills, strengthen connections, and feel more in control.

08/13/2026

We loved seeing JFS’ Arts & Aging Coordinator, Emily Christensen, on FOX 13’s The Place yesterday, talking about the Kaleidoscope Festival!
Emily, who also serves as Director of the Utah Creative Aging Coalition, was joined by Cambia Health Foundation, and one of our favorite Arts & Aging artists and volunteers, Sonnie, to talk about how creativity supports social connection, emotional well-being, cognitive engagement, and even physical health.

Get Your Creative On: The Kaleidoscope Festival is a month-long and state-wide event for older adults throughout Utah. It kicks off on August 22 and and is free for those 55+. Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah's philanthropic and charitable arm, Cambia Health Solutions, is proud to support this important cause. 🎨👩‍🎨

https://www.fox13now.com/the-place/being-creative-is-good-for-your-health

08/13/2026

Helping Others Has No Age Limit!

We’re so grateful for our amazing volunteers of all ages who give their time to support our community! This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming this wonderful mother-daughter duo to the food pantry before the start of another school year.

What a meaningful way to spend time together while making a difference for others.

Thank you to them—and to all of our incredible JFS volunteers—for the time, energy, and heart you bring to our work. We couldn’t do it without you!

08/10/2026

You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone.

Our JFS clinicians support clients through a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns, including:

🌿 Trauma & PTSD
🌿 Anxiety & Depression
🌿 Grief & Loss
🌿 Life Transitions & Stress

And these are just a few of the challenges we can help you work through. Whatever you’re facing, our compassionate clinicians are here to listen, support you, and help you move forward.

Have questions about counseling at JFS? Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation to learn more and find out if therapy is right for you.
Find the link in the comments.

08/07/2026

08/03/2026

Just as sunflowers turn toward the light, healing is possible—even during life's most difficult seasons.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, or simply not like yourself, you don't have to face it alone. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, and taking that first step can make all the difference.

At JFS, our compassionate, licensed therapists provide affordable, personalized counseling to help you build resilience, find hope, and improve your emotional well-being.

Schedule your free 15-minute consultation today. The link is in the comments.

07/31/2026

Thanks to our friends at Utahns Against Hunger for sharing information about the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. This program helps eligible older adults access fresh, locally grown produce through farmers markets, farm stands, and community locations across Utah.

Criteria for participation:
­ 60+ years of age
­ Household income 185% below FPL
­ Not yet received vouchers this year

Learn more in the comments.

07/30/2026

We're excited to be partnering with Pantry to Porch to help expand access to nutritious food for our community. Through free home delivery from local food pantries, this partnership supports older adults, people with disabilities, immigrants and refugees, low-income households, and others facing barriers to accessing food.

Together, we're reaching more neighbors experiencing food insecurity and making it easier to get the support they need.