Mental Health

Find resources, support groups, programs and ways to get help, raise awareness and address mental health issues in Boston’s Jewish community.

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Circles of Connection: Marking Three Years Since October 7

Today, 7:00 pm

Emma Grimberg istock, Red Anemone wildflowers, October 7th Oct 7 Israel

Free

Jewish Family & Children’s Service

Tuesday, September 29 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Requires registration Free

Twelve Jewish Steps to Recovery

Up Next: Oct 4, 10:30 am

Colleen Michaels iStock, 12 Twelve Steps, Recovery Coin Token, Alcoholics Anonymous, Addiction, Recovery, Substance Abuse

Free

Temple Beth Zion

Sunday, October 4 10:30am - 11:30am

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Requires registration Free

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Circles of Connection: Marking Three Years Since October 7

Oct 5, 7:00 pm

Yehoshua Halevi iStock Red Anemone Wildflowers

Free

Jewish Family & Children’s Service

Monday, October 5 7:00pm - 8:00pm

See event description for location

Requires registration Free

Circles of Connection for Jewish Educators: Marking Three Years since October 7

Oct 6, 10:00 am

Hebrew College, Newton

MicroStockHub iStock Magen David Star of David

Free

Jewish Family & Children’s Service

Tuesday, October 6 10:00am - 11:30am

Hebrew College1860 Washington StNewton, MA 02466

Requires registration Free

Circles of Connection for Jewish Educators: Marking Three Years Since October 7

Oct 8, 8:00 pm

Free

Jewish Family & Children’s Service

Thursday, October 8 8:00pm - 9:30pm

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Requires registration Free

12 Jewish Steps to Recovery

Up Next: Oct 11, 10:30 am

Free

Temple Beth Zion

Sunday, October 11 10:30am - 11:30am

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Requires registration Free

Stress, Thoughts, Mental Health, ADD, ADHD, Neurotypical, Neurodivergent

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Jewish Mental Health Concentration

Oct 28, 6:30 pm

William James College, Newton

Free

Wednesday, October 28 6:30pm - 8:30pm

William James College1 Wells AveNewton, MA 02459

Requires registration Free

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9/28/2026 Top Pick

Accepting an Autism Diagnosis at Age 57

I was diagnosed with autism at 57. Now, I’m learning to embrace who I’ve always been and hoping my story helps others do the same.

By Robin Stairman

5/19/2026 Top Pick

In a Fractured World, a Place To Gather

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

Rose flower growing from crack in the rod, new growth in the middle of crisis, new life new hope

1/15/2026 Top Pick

CJP Addresses Israel’s Surge in Mental Health Needs

By Kara BaskinFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

12/23/2025

JF&CS Lauren and Mark Rubin Visiting Moms Program

Volunteers are trained and supervised and support parents who are adjusting to parenthood, isolated, or overwhelmed.

By Jewish Family & Children’s Service

11/21/2025 Top Pick

Jewish Assistance Network

Enter your ZIP to find local basic-needs support—including legal, financial, housing, transportation, food assistance and more—all in one place.

By Jewish Assistance Network

9/19/2025 Top Pick

A Mobile Wellness Initiative Is Providing Drive-By Therapy

A TeleHealth Van at Northeastern Hillel is offering counseling for Jewish students facing antisemitism and isolation.

By Emily Piper-VallilloFor WBUR

9/8/2025 Top Pick

Mental Health Tashlich

Reimagine this ritual as a caring mental health practice—letting go of what no longer serves you while grounding yourself in intention and healing.

By The Blue Dove Foundation

8/25/2025 Top Pick

Who’s Caring for the People Who Hold up the Jewish World?

We talk about threats facing the community—antisemitism, isolation, polarization. But we’re missing the crisis that could break us from the inside.

By Barry FinestoneFor eJewish Philanthropy

8/21/2025 Top Pick

Podcast: Jewish Leadership After October 7

What does it mean to lead Jewish communities through crisis? And how can North American Jews navigate complex relationships with Israel?

By For Heaven’s Sake PodcastFor Shalom Hartman Institute

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