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Care Management

Jewish Community Services’ Certified Geriatric Care Managers provide comprehensive assessments focusing on medical status, current health care situation, cognitive function, environmental safety, care needs, emotional needs and more. Care Managers work with individuals and their families to create and implement personalized plans. This intensive 24/7 service helps seniors to continue living in their own homes or in other settings with as much independence and dignity as possible.

Jewish Community Services

For more information:
www.jcsbaltimore.org/care-management or
410-466-9200.


Career Services

Career coaches assist older workers in identifying opportunities for full and part-time employment using their talents, interests and experience.

Jewish Community Services

For more information: www.jcsbaltimore.org or 410-466-9200.


Counseling/Therapy

Licensed mental health professionals offer counseling/therapy to people dealing with stress, anxiety or depression, issues relating to relationships or family crises. (Most private health insurances are accepted.)

Jewish Community Services

For more information: www.jcsbaltimore.org or 410-466-9200.


Eating Together

Older adults enjoy a nutritious, kosher meal with each other.

Jewish Community Center, in partnership with the Baltimore City Commission on Aging Retirement Education

For more information: www.jcc.org or
410-500-5904.


Housing Development

CHAI develops affordable housing for seniors through new construction and rehabilitation of existing buildings. A total of 1,488 affordable housing units in 14 apartment buildings have been built.

CHAI: Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc.

For more information: www.chaibaltimore.org, info@chaibaltimore.org or 410-366-1990


JCC Book Club

The JCC Book Club for older adults meets the first Sunday of the month at the Weinberg Park Heights JCC.

Jewish Community Center

For more information: Lisa Shifren at www.jcc.org or 410-500-5903.


Senior Home Repair/Modification Program

CHAI ensures that each year 200 low-income senior and disabled persons’ households in Northwest Baltimore receive necessary home repairs, modifications, assistive devices, weatherization and seasonal maintenance. In addition, CHAI provides counseling and application assistance to clients seeking additional housing benefits and entitlements.

CHAI: Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc.

For more information: www.chaibaltimore.org, info@chaibaltimore.org or 410-466-1990.


Service Coordination

Jewish Community Services helps individuals and families assess needs and eligibility for benefits and access community services that address all facets of life’s challenges.

Jewish Community Services

For more information: www.jcsbaltimore.org or 410-466-9200.


Services for Holocaust Survivors

Jewish Community Services offers specialized resources for Holocaust survivors, funded by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, Inc.

Jewish Community Services

For more information: www.jcsbaltimore.org or 410-466-9200.


Senior Friendly Neighborhoods (SFN)

Our community provides services to seniors in the Northwest area. The program engages seniors in self-help programs and promotes community involvement.

THE ASSOCIATED, CHAI, Jewish Community Services, Jewish Community Center, LifeBridge Health and the Myerberg Senior Center

For more information: www.chaibaltimore.org, info@chaibaltimore.org or 410-466-1990.


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