Services For...
Ask For: Eve M. Ruff, Chemical Dependency Specialist
Phone: (206) 461-3240
AA Meetings at JFS
A gathering of men and women
who share their experience,
strength and hope to help each
other recover from alcoholism.
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
JFS Seattle Office
1601 16th Avenue
Contact Eve M. Ruff at
(206) 461-3240
or
via e-mail.
Addiction is often overlooked, especially in our local Jewish community.
The JFS Alternatives to Addiction Program is designed specifically to increase awareness, further understanding and, at the same time, offer a culturally sensitive response to the disease of addiction within the Jewish community.
This new program, supervised by our own Chemical Dependency Specialist (who is also a recovering alcoholic), provides confidential, supportive assistance to those struggling with addiction, helping access the appropriate spiritual, social and / or medical services. Whether you are trying to determine if a problem exists, looking for direction on the path to healing and recovery, or are already in recovery and looking for a Jewish connection, help is just a phone call away.
Close to 3,000 people in our local Jewish “family” have already been identified as potential clients who could benefit from these services. Imagine this many people who are actively in addiction, and then add their circle of loved ones and friends. This truly is a family disease that is impacting more and more of us than ever before. The toll is devastating.
The JFS Strategic Planning Committee clearly understood the toll chemical dependency and addiction is taking in our community. JFS was not alone. The more internal resources that were committed, the more external funding came forward. First was The Kenneth and Marleen Alhadeff Charitable Foundation which, thanks to Kenny Alhadeff, became the primary benefactor. Next, the Special Initiatives Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle…joined shortly thereafter by the Employees Community Fund of Boeing Puget Sound. These partners have been so generous in allowing JFS to provide a Jewish component to the issues of prevention, assessment and recovery.
With this unique Alternatives to Addiction Program, our Jewish friends, family and loved ones must know that no one has to face the disease alone, no one. If you or someone you care about is struggling with an addiction, contact Eve M. Ruff, JFS Addiction Recovery Coordinator.
The JFS Alternatives to Addiction Program, provided on a fee-for-service basis, is offered at both our Seattle and Bellevue offices. In addition to daytime hours, we offer late afternoon and evening appointments for your convenience. JFS participates in several insurance programs. Our Intake Specialist can help determine your level of insurance coverage. We offer subsidized sliding fee scale for those requiring financial assistance.