Adults
We offer individual and couples counseling with sensitive providers. Lesbian or bisexual identified therapists are available upon request. We also offer a "Coming Out" group for adults who have questions about their sexual orientation.
Questions? Contact JFCS Adult Services at 415/449-1200.
Couples
"Making Relationships Work" is a group, open to couples of all faiths, which offers same-gender and queer-identified couples a space to discuss issues such as dealing with challenging families, living together, commitment ceremonies and monogamy. This group is facilitated by a trained counselor. Private couples counseling is also available. Questions? Contact Yael Moses at (415) 449-1234 or YaelM@jfcs.org
Questions? Contact Yael Moses at (415) 449-1228 or YaelM@jfcs.org
Families
Skilled, sensitive support for LGBT families and their children is provided by our Parents Place Family Resource Centers. For information about upcoming groups and programs, please contact Kenny Altman at (415) 359-2455 or KennyA@jfcs.org
To explore Parents Place online, please click here.
Parents of LGBT Jews
As a part of the new Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Family Project at
JFCS, parents and other loving family members of LGBT Jews can get support from one
another in a safe, confidential group. If you would like to meet other Jewish parents
with whom you can ask questions, and get new perspectives about your LGBT or questioning
child, please contact JFCS Adult Services at 415/449-1200.
LGBT Prospective Parents
Our Adoption Connection helps LGBT couples and individuals adopt babies in a bias-free environment. The Adoption Connection staff has been trained on LGBT adoption issues and has successfully facilitated numerous LGBT adoptions. For more information about Adoption Connection, please click here or e-mail families@adoptionconnection.org
Seniors
Through our JFCS' Seniors division, LGBT seniors have access to a wide range of services, provided by a staff that is trained and sensitive to LGBT issues. To explore Seniors·At·Home and JFCS' many other senior services, please click here.
Teens
Safe, confidential counseling for young adults who are questioning their sexual orientation is available through JFCS' Parents Place. For more information, please contact Kenny Altman at (415) 359-2455 or KennyA@jfcs.org
Émigré
Services for people from the former Soviet Union and their families. Confidential counseling and support available for teens, adults and families to discuss sexuality issues. Clinicians speak both Russian and English. For information, contact Gayle Zahler at (415) 449-2900 or GayleZ@jfcs.org
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