Jewish Collaborative Services
Address
1165 North Main Street
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 331-1244
Description:
As of June 2018, Jewish Seniors Agency of RI (JSARI) and Jewish Family Service of RI (JFS) combined to form Jewish Collaborative Services (JCS). The following services are provided:
Case Management Program: help with basic needs, financial planning, and financial assistance to those who qualify
Counseling Center: counseling for all ages, adjusted rates available for those without insurance
Partners in Care Program: provides free, in-home respite for military families caring for older or disabled adults
Geriatric Care Management: provides guidance for navigating geriatric services
Adoption Options: personal, no cost consultations for those seeking to adopt and assistance for those who are looking to give up a child for adoption
Jewish Eldercare of Rhode Island (JERI): regular visits to homebound seniors and those living in nursing homes, assisted living facilities or in the hospital
Kosher Food Pantry: food pantry distributes kosher chicken, produce, and a wide range of nonperishable foods, along with personal care items, food can be delivered to those who are homebound
Kosher Meals on Wheels: Kosher meals delivered to homebound seniors or disabled individuals in Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket, and Warwick
Kosher Senior Cafes: kosher lunches and an opportunity to socialize for older adults and those with disabilities
Services
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Description
If you choose to build your family through adoption, the caring professionals at Adoption Options can help you through the process to become a parent. They offer a range of services for adoptive parents, from planning through post-adoption: They complete home studies that are accepted in all states as well as countries that support international adoption. Upon completion of your home study, they will coordinate all necessary connections with other professionals and will assist in navigating that next phase of the adoption journey. This includes continued support, consultations about birth parent matches, communications, and document preparation related to Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC). They provide post-adoption services for families, including post-placement visits, reports, support groups, and referrals They welcome all families.
Hours
Mon-Thu 8:30AM-4:30PM; Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
All
Fees
Varies based on service
Intake Procedure
Adoption Options will hold a free information meeting at their Providence office on the third Thursday of the month from 6-7 pm. An RSVP for the meeting is required. If we do not receive enough RSVPâs, the meeting will not be held. Please note, you can always request a free private information session
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Located at the beautiful Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence in Warwick, Celebrations Adult Day Services provides an unequaled day experience. In addition to personal care assistance, Celebrations offers a wide range of activities and social programs designed to enhance physical and emotional wellbeing. Celebrations Adult Day Services Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence 3 Shalom Drive Warwick, RI 02886
Hours
7 Days a week in 6-8 hour blocks of time
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Call or email for information susana@tamariskri.org
Fees
Medical Assistance & Co-payment Program
Intake Procedure
Call
Languages
Russian, Spanish, Portuguese
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Isolated seniors in our community often find it difficult to make or buy nutritious meals. They may also lack meaningful social interaction, which has been shown to improve quality of life and even extend lifespans. JCSâs Kosher Senior Cafés are designed to meet both needs. The Kosher Senior Cafés in Providence and Cranston offer delicious kosher lunches and an opportunity to socialize for older adults and those with disabilities. Activities and entertainment contribute to the fun social atmosphere, drawing participants into a vibrant community.
Hours
Providence: Mon-Fri 12:00PM Cranston: Fri 12:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
All seniors age 60 and older, as well as younger adults with a disability, are eligible to dine at the Kosher Senior Cafés. Other adults may also participate for a higher contribution Transportation may be available for a small fee for residents of Providence & Pawtucket (for the Providence cafe) and those living in Warwick or Cranston (for the Cranston cafe) The Providence Kosher Senior Café is in the Dwares JCC at 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, RI. Meals are served Monday through Friday at noon. An activity or entertainment follows. The Cranston Kosher Senior Café is located at Temple Sinai, 30 Hagen Avenue, Cranston, RI. The café offers a hot kosher meal and an opportunity to socialize once a week, on Fridays at noon.
Fees
Eligible Adults: $3.00 Suggested donation per meal Non-Eligible Adults: $6.50 per meal
Intake Procedure
To make a reservation or find out more information please call 401-421-4111 x107 or email neal@jfsri.org
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
RI Community Food Bank member agency
Description
The Louis & Goldie Chester Full Plate Kosher Food Pantry helps eliminate the strain on community members who need help putting kosher food on the table. Operated by JCS, the Kosher Food Pantry provides kosher food and other essentials to hundreds of individuals and families in greater RI The food pantry distributes kosher chicken, produce, and a wide range of nonperishable foods, along with personal care items.
Hours
Tue & Fri 9:00AM-1:00PM except on Jewish holidays, with deliveries for homebound made on Tuesdays.
Required Documents
No
Eligibility
Individuals & Families: Must follow Jewish dietary restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Visit Website for Information
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
Description
The Kosher Meals on Wheels program from Jewish Collaborative Services delivers nutritious kosher meals to homebound seniors and disabled individuals. Part of our kosher nutrition program, Kosher Meals on Wheels provides an essential safety net for hundreds of community members who might otherwise face malnutrition.
Hours
Mon-Fri
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Members of the Jewish Community who are 60+, homebound and/or disabled.
Fees
$3.00 donation per meal is greatly appreciated
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Service Area
Providence, Pawtucket, Cranston & Warwick
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Kent County
- Warwick
- Providence County
- Cranston
- Pawtucket
- Providence
- Kent County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
JCSâs Lifeline RI program has partnered with the Philips Lifeline company for more than 30 years, bringing this essential service to the RI community. With Lifeline, youâll get state-of-the-art medical alert equipment and round-the-clock access to trained Response Associates in the event of an emergency. Basic Lifeline service, including the Help Button, the communication device, and ongoing access to our 24-hour Response Center, costs just a little more than $1 a day. The AutoAlert option costs slightly more. There are no hidden fees, and you pay monthly, with no long-term contract. To receive an exact quote for the service of your choice, contact us at (401) 331-1244, ext. 319.
Hours
Mon-Thu 8:30AM-4:30PM; Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
JCS provides Lifeline services to individuals living at home, in senior housing, or in assisted living facilities. Lifeline provides an extra measure of security for those who receive some assistance but who do not have someone caring for them at all times.
Fees
Basic Lifeline service, including the Help Button, the communication device, and ongoing access to our 24-hour Response Center, costs just a little more than $1 a day. The AutoAlert option costs slightly more. There are no hidden fees, and you pay monthly, with no long-term contract. Call for an exact quote.
Intake Procedure
Call or email for Information Lifeline@jfsri.org
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Thu 8:30AM-4:30PM; Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Intake Process:
Kosher Senior Cafe: Reservations required two days in advance, call to make reservation
Program Fees:
Kosher Senior Cafe: $3 suggested donation for seniors and disabled adults, will not be turned away if unable to pay. $6.50 fee for those not eligible.
Eligibility:
Kosher Senior Cafe: Seniors 60 and over, adults with disabilities. Non eligible adults may also dine for an increased rate.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
February 24, 2022
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
If you choose to build your family through adoption, the caring professionals at Adoption Options can help you through the process to become a parent. They offer a range of services for adoptive parents, from planning through post-adoption: They complete home studies that are accepted in all states as well as countries that support international adoption. Upon completion of your home study, they will coordinate all necessary connections with other professionals and will assist in navigating that next phase of the adoption journey. This includes continued support, consultations about birth parent matches, communications, and document preparation related to Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC). They provide post-adoption services for families, including post-placement visits, reports, support groups, and referrals They welcome all families.
Hours
Mon-Thu 8:30AM-4:30PM; Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
All
Fees
Varies based on service
Intake Procedure
Adoption Options will hold a free information meeting at their Providence office on the third Thursday of the month from 6-7 pm. An RSVP for the meeting is required. If we do not receive enough RSVPâs, the meeting will not be held. Please note, you can always request a free private information session
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Located at the beautiful Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence in Warwick, Celebrations Adult Day Services provides an unequaled day experience. In addition to personal care assistance, Celebrations offers a wide range of activities and social programs designed to enhance physical and emotional wellbeing. Celebrations Adult Day Services Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence 3 Shalom Drive Warwick, RI 02886
Hours
7 Days a week in 6-8 hour blocks of time
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Call or email for information susana@tamariskri.org
Fees
Medical Assistance & Co-payment Program
Intake Procedure
Call
Languages
Russian, Spanish, Portuguese
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Isolated seniors in our community often find it difficult to make or buy nutritious meals. They may also lack meaningful social interaction, which has been shown to improve quality of life and even extend lifespans. JCSâs Kosher Senior Cafés are designed to meet both needs. The Kosher Senior Cafés in Providence and Cranston offer delicious kosher lunches and an opportunity to socialize for older adults and those with disabilities. Activities and entertainment contribute to the fun social atmosphere, drawing participants into a vibrant community.
Hours
Providence: Mon-Fri 12:00PM Cranston: Fri 12:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
All seniors age 60 and older, as well as younger adults with a disability, are eligible to dine at the Kosher Senior Cafés. Other adults may also participate for a higher contribution Transportation may be available for a small fee for residents of Providence & Pawtucket (for the Providence cafe) and those living in Warwick or Cranston (for the Cranston cafe) The Providence Kosher Senior Café is in the Dwares JCC at 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, RI. Meals are served Monday through Friday at noon. An activity or entertainment follows. The Cranston Kosher Senior Café is located at Temple Sinai, 30 Hagen Avenue, Cranston, RI. The café offers a hot kosher meal and an opportunity to socialize once a week, on Fridays at noon.
Fees
Eligible Adults: $3.00 Suggested donation per meal Non-Eligible Adults: $6.50 per meal
Intake Procedure
To make a reservation or find out more information please call 401-421-4111 x107 or email neal@jfsri.org
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
RI Community Food Bank member agency
Description
The Louis & Goldie Chester Full Plate Kosher Food Pantry helps eliminate the strain on community members who need help putting kosher food on the table. Operated by JCS, the Kosher Food Pantry provides kosher food and other essentials to hundreds of individuals and families in greater RI The food pantry distributes kosher chicken, produce, and a wide range of nonperishable foods, along with personal care items.
Hours
Tue & Fri 9:00AM-1:00PM except on Jewish holidays, with deliveries for homebound made on Tuesdays.
Required Documents
No
Eligibility
Individuals & Families: Must follow Jewish dietary restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or Visit Website for Information
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
The Kosher Meals on Wheels program from Jewish Collaborative Services delivers nutritious kosher meals to homebound seniors and disabled individuals. Part of our kosher nutrition program, Kosher Meals on Wheels provides an essential safety net for hundreds of community members who might otherwise face malnutrition.
Hours
Mon-Fri
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Members of the Jewish Community who are 60+, homebound and/or disabled.
Fees
$3.00 donation per meal is greatly appreciated
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Service Area
Providence, Pawtucket, Cranston & Warwick
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Kent County
- Warwick
- Providence County
- Cranston
- Pawtucket
- Providence
- Kent County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
JCSâs Lifeline RI program has partnered with the Philips Lifeline company for more than 30 years, bringing this essential service to the RI community. With Lifeline, youâll get state-of-the-art medical alert equipment and round-the-clock access to trained Response Associates in the event of an emergency. Basic Lifeline service, including the Help Button, the communication device, and ongoing access to our 24-hour Response Center, costs just a little more than $1 a day. The AutoAlert option costs slightly more. There are no hidden fees, and you pay monthly, with no long-term contract. To receive an exact quote for the service of your choice, contact us at (401) 331-1244, ext. 319.
Hours
Mon-Thu 8:30AM-4:30PM; Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
JCS provides Lifeline services to individuals living at home, in senior housing, or in assisted living facilities. Lifeline provides an extra measure of security for those who receive some assistance but who do not have someone caring for them at all times.
Fees
Basic Lifeline service, including the Help Button, the communication device, and ongoing access to our 24-hour Response Center, costs just a little more than $1 a day. The AutoAlert option costs slightly more. There are no hidden fees, and you pay monthly, with no long-term contract. Call for an exact quote.
Intake Procedure
Call or email for Information Lifeline@jfsri.org
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1165 North Main Street
Providence, RI 02904
Mailing
1165 North Main Street
Providence, RI 02904
Contacts
Erin Gisherman Minior
General Email
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 331-1244
Celebrations Adult Day Care
(401) 732-0037 x104
Food Pantry & JERI
(401) 621-5374
Kosher Senior Cafe/Meals on Wheels
(401) 421-4111 x107
Lifeline RI
(401) 331-1244 x319
Lifeline RI Toll Free
(800) 242-1306 x4509
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