Contact
San Francisco: Abby Kovalsky, LCSW, Director of Disabilities Program; 415-449-1224; AbbyK@jfcs.org
Anetta Kalk, MFT, Program Coordinator, Gary Shupin House-Independent Living Community; 415-449-2904; AnettaK@jfcs.org
Marin County: Alex Markels, Adult Services Caseworker; 415-419-3638; AlexM@jfcs.org; Susan Gitlin, Adult Services Caseworker; 415-419-3637; SusanG@jfcs.org
Sonoma County: Diana Klein, Director, JFCS in Sonoma; 707-303-1503; DianaK@jfcs.org
Peninsula: John Bisenius, Case Manager, 650-688-3097; JohnB@jfcs.org
Counseling
JFCS’ counselors are compassionate and highly trained clinicians experienced in working with people with disabilities as well as with their families and caregivers. Our counseling services, available for individuals, couples, and families, provide tools to cope with short-term challenges and long-term issues.
Many times, people find strength in talking to others with similar concerns. JFCS offers support groups for individuals with disabilities, as well as for their families and caregivers. Contact us for more information about the availability of such groups.
In addition to emotional counseling, JFCS also offers other forms of practical support, including benefits counseling. Our benefits counselors can help people determine their eligibility for assistance from public agencies and apply for needed support, such as SSI, SSDI, general assistance, Medi-Cal, and in-home support services.
Left Column Image:
Contact:
San Francisco: Abby Kovalsky, LCSW, Director of Disabilities Program; 415-449-1224; AbbyK@jfcs.org
Anetta Kalk, MFT, Program Coordinator, Gary Shupin House-Independent Living Community; 415-449-2904; AnettaK@jfcs.org
Marin County: Alex Markels, Adult Services Caseworker; 415-419-3638; AlexM@jfcs.org; Susan Gitlin, Adult Services Caseworker; 415-419-3637; SusanG@jfcs.org
Sonoma County: Diana Klein, Director, JFCS in Sonoma; 707-303-1503; DianaK@jfcs.org
Peninsula: John Bisenius, Case Manager, 650-688-3097; JohnB@jfcs.org