Education & Support

OVERVIEW & BENEFITS

We provide a variety of opportunities for the community to learn from and help each other.
We'll also list educational programming that might be of interest offered by other organizations.

LGBT AGING

JFS Promotes Affirming Service For LGBT Elders: Education, Training, and Support

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  • JFS is Committed to Providing Outstanding Service to ALL of New Mexico's Seniors

    Jewish Family Service of New Mexico is proud to announce that the entire staff will receive cultural competency and inclusive service training. In addition, the agency as a whole is committed to being an affirming service provider addressing the needs of all Senior Citizens in New Mexico, including those specific to LGBT Seniors. We hope to lead and support other agencies and organizations in this important endeavor.

    To learn more about this training and request a training for your organization - download the information flyer below by clicking on the picture of the flyer and click on the link to request your training today.

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  • LGBT Elders Face Unique Challenges

    How important is this issue to New Mexico? Based on 2000 census data the Movement Advancement Project estimates the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender population of New Mexico to include 68,411 individuals. A recent needs assessment report found 19% of LGBT New Mexican respondents were 60 or older.

  • Here are a few of the challenges LGBT Elders can face:

    - Discrimination from service providers and long term care facilities

    - Higher health disparities

    - Isolation

    - Poverty and other financial difficulty due to long standing discrimination, including discrimination by the Federal Government. Government discrimination, like the Defense of Marriage Act, affects Medicare and Social Security benefits for LGBT Elders and their families.

  • Aging Care and Service Provider Trainings Are Now Available in New Mexico

    JFS fully supports our partner, The Senior Citizen's Law Office, and its Executive Director, Lisa Schatz-Vance in providing training on cultural sensitivity and service needs for LGBT Elders.

    Lisa is the LGBT National Resource Center certified trainer for the State of New Mexico.

  • Request Your Training Now! - Click Here

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    Click on the LGBT National Resource Center Logo to go their website

GRIEF & LOSS

DETAILS

Currently, we are offering free support groups - open to all:

Grief & Loss Support
Albuquerque - Fridays
Everyone welcome
Group meets on Fridays, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Conference Room at the Jewish Community Center
5520 Wyoming Blvd., NE 87109
Facilitated by Rabbi Min Kantrowitz
(The group focuses on healing the loss of significant loved ones by sharing feelings, stories of hope and ideas for adapting to change.)
Call 505.291.1818 x5481 for more information
rabbikantrowitz@jfsnm.org

Rio Rancho - Wednesdays
Everyone welcome
Group meets on Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Library at Meadowlark Senior Center
4330 Meadowlark Lane 87124
Facilitated by Chaplain Linda Friedman
Call 505.363.5557 for more information
rabbikantrowitz@jfsnm.org
There is no cost for the sessions, but donations are welcomed.

DVora Healing Project Support Group
Meetings for victims and survivors of domestic violence facilitated by Rabbi Min Kantrowitz.
Call Rabbi Kantrowitz at 505.363.5557 or the Jewish Federation of NM at 505.821.3214 for more information.

Education & Support