Jewish Addiction Community Services (JACS) and Jewish Family Services (JFS) have accepted bylaw changes allowing for service integration, in order to expand addiction support and services within the Jewish community.
“JACS and JFS have a long history of collaboration in serving our community, and it just made good sense to form an even tighter relationship that leverages the relative strengths of each organization,” said Howard Harowitz, JACS board chair. “This move is driven by a shared commitment to improving service delivery, integrating substance use services with other supports, and utilizing the established expertise of both agencies.”
The strategic rationale behind this integration is clear: combining resources will enhance service effectiveness and accessibility, ultimately creating a more significant impact. This aligns with JFS’s long-term vision of becoming a leader in social services.
“This integration aligns with our strategic vision to enhance our service portfolio and provide more holistic support that meets the needs of our clients,” said Tanja Demajo, JFS chief executive officer. “We are excited to embark on this new chapter of community service together!”
This integration will provide the community:
• Increased accessibility to addiction services for clients and their families.
• Enhanced capacity to serve a greater number of individuals in need.
• A holistic approach to addressing clients’ diverse needs.
• Greater community awareness of where and how to access addiction services.
For more on the resources and services JFS provides, visit jfsvancouver.ca.
– Courtesy Jewish Family Services Vancouver