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Jewish Community Center
Facilities
The 18 Below Teen Center at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC provides a “teen friendly” atmosphere for socializing. It features a large screen television, accompanying audio equipment and “surround sound,” a billiards table, air hockey, table tennis, arcade games, and lounge space. The Teen Center also houses a Computer Lounge with 15 computers, each providing controlled Internet access, instant messaging, and an array of software programs.
Jewish Big Brother and Big Sister League
JOIN Teen Mentoring Program The Jewish Big Brother and Big Sister League offers Jewish teens the chance to have the Big Brother or Big Sister in their lives that they have always wanted - someone wonderful who will hang out with them, share pizza, play some ball, really listen, and most important - be a real, trusted friend. If you would like to learn more or apply to the JOIN Teen Mentoring Program, please call the League at 410-843-7456 or email blhecht@jbbl.org. The Jewish Big Brother Big Sister website is www.jbbl.orgJewish Addiction Services
Jewish Addiction Services (JAS), a program of the Jewish Big Brother and Big Sister League, is an outpatient treatment program for adolescents, adults and families suffering from alcohol, drug or other addictions.
The phone number is 410-843-7575
JAS is certified by the State of Maryland as an outpatient and DWI/DUI treatment program and is a referral agency for the courts. JAS can also provide referrals for inpatient or residential treatment and assistance for individuals in jail.
In addition to individual, couples and family counseling, JAS professional staff lead the following weekly therapy groups:
Early Recovery Group
Relapse Prevention Group
Family Therapy Group
Jewish Family Services Teen Outreach Staff
Professionally trained JOIN for Teens outreach staff are available to teens ages 11-18 and their families for consultation, resources and referrals. Additionally, one of our outreach workers dedicates time to work with Russian speaking teens and their families. Outreach staff can be found where the teens are. Teen Outreach staff are out in the community connecting with teens on the streets as well as at the Mitchell David Teen Center, at the Jewish Community Centers, local hangouts, schools and synagogues. Outreach staff develop, supervise and facilitate recreational opportunities and small group discussions at the Teen Center and in the community.
Supervisor: Stan Scherr: (410) 303-2213
Michelle Dunn 443-220-2633
Natan Berry: 443-621-5176
Mitchell David Teen Center
The Mitchell David Teen Center (410) 602-9473, is a drop- in Center for high school age students. The Center provides a safe alternative to the streets and local hang-outs and is staffed by the professionally trained Teen Outreach Workers. The Center is open on certain weekday evenings and on the weekend. High School students can attend during drop-in hours. The Center offers a computer lab, large screen TV room, pool tables, ping-pong, air-hockey, table games, karaoke, musical instruments to jam and a meeting room. In addition, popular regularly scheduled band nights are held at the Center. Opportunities for Youth Groups to use the Center are available.
NFTE
What does NFTE stand for?
NFTE is the National Foundation for teaching entrepreneurship.
What is it’s goal?
NFTE’s goal is to help low-income(in our case any youth in the community) develop a set of marketable and transferable skills.Through its internationally recognized curriculum and teacher certification programs, NFTE helps students channel their energy, mental toughness, creativity and salesmanship into legitimate mainstream business activity.
What is the long term goal of NFTE?
To help students become more productive and responsible via entrepreneurial training. 24-hour Teen Hotline
The Teen Hotline (410-988-8001) is available in the community for teens and those who care about teens. Professional staff respond to callers and provide information, support and referrals.
Counseling Services
Professional counseling for children, adolescents, and families serving a wide range of needs.
Intake Office, 410-466-9200
Psychological and Educational Resources and Testing (PERT) Center For Children And Adolescents
For parents with children experiencing educational, behavioral, or emotional difficulties the PERT Center offers evaluation services, including clinical interviews and psycho-educational testing, to help parents understand a child’s special needs and develop plans to resolve problems.
Joan Grayson Cohen, Esq., LCSW-C, 410-356-8383 ext 352
Parenting Resources: Ever wish that being a parent came with a set of instructions?
Parenting support to families is offered through parent consultations and workshops. Call 410-466-9200
Jewish Family Life Programs and Jewish Pathways to Healing
Programs to provide education and support through the joys and oys of life. Bereavement, separation, divorce and remarriage, stress management and other lifecycle issues are addressed through programs and workshops. Programs for Interfaith Families and Jews-by-Choice.
Jacki Ashkin, LCSW-C at 410-356-8383, ext. 351
E-mail: j.ashkin@jfs.org Jewish Vocational Service
The Jewish Vocational Service offers teens an opportunity to learn about the world of work and how to get a job. “Career Services” are available for high school students who are in their junior or final year of High School. Specific services include: career counseling, career development workshops, and vocational testing. There are also programs for teens with disabilities or barriers to employment. Several times during the school year JVS sends a career counselor to the Mitchell David Teen Center to answer work related questions. In the early spring JVS offers a “Teen Summer Jobs” event. Online career information is always available at www.jvsbaltimore.org or teens can Email specific questions to mkabik@jvsbaltimore.org. For other program information call JVS at 410-486-0099.
WORRIED ABOUT A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER WHO DRINKS OR DOES DRUGS? Jewish Addiction Services (JAS) is an outpatient drug treatment program serving members of the Jewish Community. We are here to provide information and answer any questions you may have regarding drug and alcohol use. You are not alone and we understand. All calls are confidential. Call us today at 410-843-7575.
Teen Volunteer Opportunities Special Connections Special Connections is a program sponsored by the Jewish Big Brother and Big Sister League, which matches high school students with adults with special needs for group activities. Past activities range from participating in a karate demonstration, making matzo covers and creating a collage of photographs taken at the various programs to watching a magic show and playing jeopardy. At the end of each monthly program, the group shares a light meal. The adults have loved meeting their new high school friends and having a chance to socialize outside of their everyday world. The high school students have shed some of their fears and negative feelings about people with disabilities. They feel good about themselves and their capacity to connect with people they might not otherwise encounter. Special Connections meets one Sunday a month for 2 hours. This is a also a great opportunity to earn community service hours or add something to the college resume.
For more information please contact:
Beth Land Hecht, Director of Matching Services
410-843-7456
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