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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

In a world that can often feel challenging and unstable, we hope that TBJ can serve as an anchor in your life. As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to take this opportunity to ensure you are aware of the mental health and support services available within our community, which are an essential part of how we care for and support one another.

Your TBJ clergy are always available to offer pastoral support to congregants in need. In addition, we provide a range of resources for individuals and families, including our Caring Committee, a social worker who offers guidance and referrals, and access to mental health services. Together, these supports are designed to offer practical assistance, foster connection, and ensure access to professional care when needed.

Below, you will find more information about each of these services and how to access them.

If you would like to learn more or be connected to any of these resources, please feel free to reach out.

Caring Committee

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The TBJ Caring Committee is here to be a resource for our members in moments of joy and need.

How we can help:

  • Friendly check-ins over the phone or at home
  • Deliver meals
  • Assist you in finding rides
  • Run errands

Social Worker Lindsey Schoem MSW, LSW

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Lindsey provides compassionate outreach and support to individuals and families in need. She earned her undergraduate degree from Syracuse University and her Master of Social Work from Fordham University, bringing a strong foundation and deep commitment to her work. Lindsey is available to connect with anyone seeking guidance, support, or a listening ear, and helps ensure members of the community feel cared for and connected to appropriate resources.

Jewish Family Service Support Groups

Spring 2026 Support Groups

JFS offers various in-person and virtual support groups, including for people caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease, and those who have recently lost a spouse.

Did you know that thanks to a grant from the Health Care Foundation of New Jersey, we will have certified 45+ teens in Teen Mental Health First Aid by this spring? We are even teaching teens how to provide Mental Health First Aid to their friends. Teens are being taught to seek the help of a parent, guardian, or trusted adult who can get their friend help as soon as possible. They are learning to recognize the signs of developing mental health challenges and the signs of a mental health crisis. 

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