Support Groups & Services
Senior PALS Transportation Program
PALS is an easy-to-use, affordable program that helps senior adults maintain their independence by providing transportation services to activities such as: grocery shopping, medical appointments, personal appointments, volunteer activities, and many more! We also offer a wheelchair-accessible van, featuring an easy entry/exit ramp for walkers.
Assistance to and through the door is available, as well as escort services that can accompany you to your appointment. Escort services have an additional fee of $10/hour.
PALS operates Monday — Friday,
9am—5pm
Cost: $8 one-way, $15 round-trip
All PALS fees cover rides within a 25-mile radius.
For every 10 miles over 25, there is a $5 surcharge.
Contact Naomi Malka, PALS Program Coodinator, at (502) 452-6341 ext. 249 to schedule a qualification assessment.
Social Skills for Elementary-Age Children
Please contact Lauren Kehr at 452-6341 ext. 248 for more information.
Jewish Women in Recovery
For more information on this or other services related to addiction or recovery, contact the confidential phone line at 727-9287, leave a message and your phone call will be returned. You also can contact Judy Freundlich Tiell at (502) 452-6341 ext. 224 for information on the location and date of the meeting.
Caregiver Support Group
JFCS offers a variety of caregiver support groups to help adult children of aging parents learn about community resources and ways to balance their needs with those of aging relatives. One group meets at JFCS the fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. For information contact Mauri Malka at (502) 452-6341 ext. 250 or mmalka@jfcslouisville.org.
1st Tuesday of each Month, 4 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church
4936 Brownsboro Road
Contact Marilyn Bornstein, ext. 278
3rd Wednesday of the Month, 9:30 a.m.
Southwest Family YMCA
2800 Fordham Road
Contact Jo Ann Kalb, ext. 335
4th Wednesday of the Month, 3 p.m.
Calvin Presbyterian Church
2501 Rudy Lane
Contact Marilyn Bornstein, ext. 278
4th Thursday of the month, 7 p.m.
Jewish Family & Career Services
2821 Klempner Way
Specifically for Adult Children of Aging Parents
Contact Mauri Malka, ext. 250
Job Seekers Resource Group
Job seekers have the opportunity to meet other job seekers as well as learn basic job search skills from an experienced career advisor. For more information contact Andrea Goins at (502) 452-6341 ext. 246, or click here for schedules (when available).
Options for the Mature Worker
JFCS provides free career counseling for adults 60 and over who are contemplating changing careers, exploring post-retirement careers or need help with basic job search skills. To make an appointment or for more information, contact Andrea Brown at (502) 452-6341 ext. 334
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Groups
A support group for anyone raising grandchildren or other relatives.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Sessions
This support group (adults only) meets at JFCS, every third Monday at 2 p.m. Call Jo Ann Kalb at ext. 335 to RSVP or if you need further information.
Diabetes Support Group
This group is available for individuals with diabetes to have the chance to talk about having a chronic condition and share the ways they cope. The group is free to the public and will meet the third Monday of each month at 2 pm. Contact Edie Mahaffey at (502) 452-6341 ext. 309.
Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Group
2nd Thursday of the Month, 1 p.m.
Jewish Family & Career Services
2821 Klempner Way
Contact Connie Austin, ext. 305
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
This group is available for individuals who are caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or other cognitive impairment. Join us for support, friendship, great ideas, and interesting programs. All are welcome to this non-denominational group, free to the public and will meet the second Friday of each month at 2 pm. Contact Kim Toebbe at (502) 452-6341 ext. 103.
