Jewish Family Services - Edmonton

Jewish Family Services - Edmonton At JFS Edmonton, we provide Counselling, Home Support Services, and Newcomers to Canada Support to th

At JFS Edmonton, we provide Counselling, Home Support Services, and Newcomers to Canada Support to the local community. While we do have a few programs that cater directly to the local Jewish population, we welcome everyone, regardless of race or creed. We are LGBTQ+ friendly; not only are our services diverse, but our clientele and employees are too.

Grief is not something to "get over," it's a journey, and healing takes time.At the Edmonton Healing Centre, we offer gr...
09/08/2026

Grief is not something to "get over," it's a journey, and healing takes time.

At the Edmonton Healing Centre, we offer group therapy to support you wherever you are on this path.

Navigating the Rivers of Grief *NEW DATES*

For those beginning their grief journey, this group provides a safe space to process the waves of emotions that come with loss—guided by a skilled facilitator in a supportive environment.

📅 Tuesdays | Sept 29 – Nov 17, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM (virtual or in-person)
💵 $300

Not sure you're ready for group therapy? Start with our free, self-paced online grief course—available anytime.

🔗 edmontonhealingcentre.ca
📞 780-454-1194

You don't have to navigate your grief journey alone.

Before the busyness of the High Holidays begins, we're grateful for this long weekend to slow down and recharge.Labour D...
09/04/2026

Before the busyness of the High Holidays begins, we're grateful for this long weekend to slow down and recharge.

Labour Day is a reminder that rest isn't just nice to have—it's something generations fought for. So this weekend, we're taking it.

Enjoy the time off, be with your people, and get ready for a meaningful season ahead.

Happy Labour Day Weekend!

Supporting loved ones through difficult times. Caring for aging parents or sick family members. Showing up for your comm...
08/31/2026

Supporting loved ones through difficult times. Caring for aging parents or sick family members. Showing up for your community.

These are acts of love—but they can also leave you running on empty. It's important to care for yourself, just as you care for others.

Counselling can provide caregivers with a safe space to manage burnout, reduce stress, and find ways to restore balance and resilience. But for many, cost can be a barrier to accessing the support they need.

Through our ongoing 54 the Future initiative, we’re building a community where healing and support are accessible to everyone. You can contribute in two impactful ways:

💛 $54/month builds a compassionate, connected community.

💛 $86/month covers one hour of subsidized counselling.

Together, we ensure no one gets left behind.

👉 jfse.org/donate

08/28/2026

Meet Sarah Karesa, M.Ed., R.Psych.

As Program Manager at the Edmonton Healing Centre, Sarah walks alongside clients navigating grief, loss, caregiving, dementia, and palliative illness. She brings steady, compassionate support through life's most difficult chapters.

Here is a reminder from Sarah: Issues take time to build up. They can take time to work through. Healing is a journey. You don't have to rush it.

As summer winds down and fall begins, many of us feel that familiar pull toward a fresh start. New routines, new rhythms...
08/27/2026

As summer winds down and fall begins, many of us feel that familiar pull toward a fresh start. New routines, new rhythms, new possibilities.

If you're navigating a life transition and need support, you don't have to do it alone. Therapy can help you adjust, grow, and move forward in healthy ways.

Reach out to us today.

08/24/2026

Kids and teens today carry more than we realize.

Therapy gives them a safe space to process, heal, and feel understood—without judgement.

The Edmonton Healing Centre offers individual and family therapy for children, youth, and teens using creative, developmentally appropriate approaches.

Book a free consult to learn more: https://jfse.janeapp.com/

Summer weekends are winding down and back-to-school season is just around the corner. Make the most of these final days ...
08/21/2026

Summer weekends are winding down and back-to-school season is just around the corner.

Make the most of these final days by spending time together—with family, friends, and community.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Why not check out The Winds of Unity Multicultural Kite Festival!

Hosted by Société Zantray d'Alberta for Workforce Empowerment, this vibrant, family-friendly celebration brings people from all backgrounds together for a day of connection, culture, and joy.

JFSE is proud to support this celebration of community and connection.

Enjoy:

🪁 Kite flying
🎶 Live cultural performances & music
🍴 Local food vendors
🎨 Family-friendly activities

📅 Sunday, August 23 • 11 AM – 7 PM
📍 Rundle Park, Edmonton

Learn more & register: on Eventbrite!

The month of Elul asks us to look within.It's not about having all the answers. It's about being brave enough to ask the...
08/19/2026

The month of Elul asks us to look within.

It's not about having all the answers. It's about being brave enough to ask the questions.

Who am I? Where am I going?

This is the work and this is the gift. Need help or someone to talk through these reflections, we are always here to listen.

08/17/2026

Finding your way through grief? You don't have to do it alone. 💙

Navigating the Rivers of Grief (Level I) starts Tuesday, September 8.

8 weeks | Tuesdays 6-8pm | JFS

Gain support, self-care tools, and connection in a safe, facilitated group setting. Visit our website for more information.

Our community is deeply connected—we feel one another's challenges and celebrate one another's resilience. 💙With that cl...
08/14/2026

Our community is deeply connected—we feel one another's challenges and celebrate one another's resilience. 💙

With that closeness comes a responsibility: to ensure no one is left behind, and that those who need support can access it with dignity.

Through 54 the Future, a pledge of $54—or whatever amount you can give—can preserve dignity, offer hope, and ensure support is always available to those who need it.

Together, we can hold the line, build compassion, and continue to make a difference.

Make your monthly gift today: jfse.org/donate

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Suite 104, 15023 – 123 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T5V1J7

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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