SOCIAL WORK SUPPORT

Social Work Support

JASA's staff of expert, caring social workers assesses each senior's individual needs and interests, identifying services and resources that enable our clients to continue living full and independent lives within their communities.

Some of the case management and counseling services JASA provides are:

Arranging for nutritious, home delivered meals – both kosher and non-kosher
Determining eligibility and assisting in securing benefits and entitlements, including food stamps, Medicaid, Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Advocacy to help secure all available community services
Counseling to support emotional well-being and caregiver/family relationships
Conducting referrals to help with the demands of daily living, including light housekeeping, cleaning, shopping, laundry, personal care, and other home care services
Assistance with managing health concerns

For more information contact 212.273.5272 or help@jasa.org.

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“Our JASA social worker is so helpful. Providing dinner every day is no small task. Without JASA, it would be a huge problem.”

– Nanette and Miryam

“It’s harder to make friends when you’re older and you lose people you’re close to. Connection is important. JASA has given me the opportunity to be part of a community.”

- Stephanie

“We were stuck in the house and not able to see anyone, but our senior center director calls us every single day. Even our kids love her! Whenever we have a problem we go to her. Without JASA, we don’t know where we’d be.”

-Marlene and Sheldon

Arlene

"It’s a relief to have a home with JASA after living in a shelter. Staff have supported me tremendously. They are family.”

-Randall

"I joined JASANextGen Junior because I love meeting seniors! It's so much fun to play games with them. The JASA seniors I've met are my friends now."

- Simon

"I don’t know where I would be or what I would do if I didn’t get the support, tools, and guidance from JASA. I would not be strong and with good spirit without their support."

-Orly

"We really do miss the center. Although we see our friends virtually it’s not
the same. We miss the parties and
the dancing!"

-Aaron and Eva

"I chose JASA for my mitzvah project because I had such a special relationship with my uncle and Nana. I love the opportunities JASA offers for seniors."

- Penny

"You help give inspiration to seniors who need it. Please continue donating to JASA!"

- Ron, JASA Senior

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"As soon as I came to JASA, I knew they would help me.”

- Suzy

“My friends have passed or moved on and I can’t get around by myself. I love JASA. This is my home now, and my family.”

-Harriet

"Without JASA I don't know how I would handle getting the things I need everyday."

-Zelda

"JASA offers that reason to get up in the morning, look forward to activities during the day, and go to bed at night looking forward to tomorrow’s adventures."

-Raymond

"I felt isolated and alone. JASA services are great and the staff is amazing!"

- Rosalba

"Because of JASA I am still alive. I would not be able to make it through a day and enjoy my life without JASA."

- Dora

"I am 96 years old. I am very thankful for JASA's services."

- Jack

"As we get older, there is no better place than JASA."

- Helen

“JASA empowered me to help others. It’s been very beneficial for my own health as well.”

- Deborah

"Everything has become more challenging. My social worker does whatever she can to help me.”

- Malaku

"I will never stop being amazed by JASA and the wealth of information I learned. JASA was a huge stepping stone. It made the city make sense. Now I can help myself have a better life.”

- Julia

"Without the help of my JASA lawyer, my family would be homeless."

- Khondker

"The loneliness is the hardest part. You lose your best friend. JASA has been extremely supportive, uplifting, and helpful.”

- Andrea

"JASACare is helpful in every way. My aide helps me with making appointments, getting to the doctor, and even with bathing. At my age, it is not as easy as it used to be to do these things by myself.”

- Alemise

"Some days I do feel older, some days I don’t. But coming here we’re all in the same boat. It’s an appreciation of life."

- Ed

"JASA keeps me healthy. They give me well-balanced meals that taste good!”

- Nat

“I always look forward to the next semester of Sundays at JASA! It’s a chance to do something different at least one day a week.”

- Joe

“ Living here is a gift. I am very grateful for all of the extraordinary experiences.”

- Hilda

"Just because we grow older doesn’t mean that we’re useless. You can’t treat us however you want to treat us. My JASA support group has been hugely empowering and supportive.”

- Eric

"I was really depressed. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that JASA was there when I needed it.”

- Paul

"I couldn't afford living in New York City without JASA. Living here is perfect."

- Yee

"JASA is the best institution in the world to help you live in a healthy and good life like I'm doing."

- Nestor