Jewish Family & Children's Service offers counseling services in West Valley

Funded in part by the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix, Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) offers individual counseling, referral to appropriate resources and advocacy to Jewish people.

Individual counseling sessions are by appointment and available at:

Tuesdays at the Lions Community Services Building, 9451 N. 99th Ave in Peoria

Thursdays at the Beth Emeth Synagogue 13702 W. Meeker Blvd. in Sun City West

Call 602-452-4660 for an appointment.

All sessions are led by Ellie Schwartzberg, vice president of older adults and Jewish Community Services, with JFCS. Schwartzberg is a licensed professional counselor.

In addition, JFCS has a bereavement support group at Beth Emeth Congregation from 1 to 2 p.m. every Thursday. The group is open to anyone who has lost a spouse within the past two years.

Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) is a nonprofit, non-sectarian organization that strengthens the community by providing quality behavioral health and social services to children, families and adults of all ages, in accordance with a Jewish value system that cares for all humanity.