Strengthening Lives. Shaping Futures.

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is a comprehensive human services organization that helps people of all ages and backgrounds overcome emotional, social, educational, vocational, disability, and spiritual challenges so they can lead lives with strength, resilience, and confidence.

  • WJCS is driven by the spirit of “tikkun olam”–repairing the world. By providing care and support, we work to help Westchester residents of all ages and backgrounds who are struggling to heal, develop skills, build resilience, and lead their best lives.
  • Our first responsibility is to our clients—the mothers, fathers, children, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ youth, seniors, and all who need our assistance. Our services are offered regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, and physical or cognitive ability. We are fully committed to providing state-of-the-art, evidence-based, trauma-informed care with compassion.
  • We are dedicated to ensuring dignity and respect for all employees in an inclusive and safe environment that values diversity, experience, and merit. We are committed to racial justice and equal opportunity, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, class, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity differences—for employment, professional development, and advancement for qualified individuals.
  • We believe in a transparent culture where employees are welcome to make suggestions and raise concerns.
  • As we support the health and well-being of the Westchester community, we care for and support each other.
  • We are dedicated to working with government, community and faith organizations, schools, and businesses to strengthen the entire Westchester community. We are committed to responding to emerging needs and developing innovative programs in response to those needs.

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) a non-profit organization, was founded in 1943 and has grown to be the largest provider of licensed outpatient community mental health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County. We provide state-of-the-art programs and services and compassionate care to more than 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds throughout Westchester.

Our highly trained staff provide:

  • evidence-based mental health and trauma treatment to adults and children in individual and group settings
  • 24/7 care to disabled adults living in our thirteen group homes
  • supportive programming for LGBTQ+ youth and families
  • geriatric care and resources to seniors so they can age safely in the comfort of their homes
  • early childhood development enrichment education for young children and their parents
  • advocacy, supportive services, and social activities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • cultural, educational, counseling, and spiritual programming for the Jewish community.

WJCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to fighting racism. Through our staff-led Undoing Racism Alliance, WJCS has hosted companywide Undoing Racism Lunch ‘n’ Learn Workshops for over 20 years. Speaker presentations and discussion forums have been focused on raising awareness about racism and its effects and joining in communitywide efforts to fight racism.

WJCS is:

  • Licensed to operate mental health clinics by the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH), including integrated mental health and substance abuse services and CCBHC clinics.
  • Approved to provide Home Health and Traumatic Brain Injury services and enabled a Home Health Training Program by the NYS Department of Health
  • Certified to operate Intermediate Care Facilities, Individualized Residential Alternatives and Community Residences, Community Habilitation, Pathways to Employment, Support Employment by the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
  • Chartered as an Educational Institute by the NYS Board of Regents
  • Accredited by the American Psychological Association as a training site for doctoral psychology interns
  • Licensed by the Child Care Council of Westchester to provide childcare for school-aged children
  • Rated as meeting all standards by the Better Business Bureau of New York
  • Affiliate of Compeer Inc.
  • Affiliate of OnTrackNY
  • Affiliate of ParentChildPlus
  • Founding member of coordinated behavioral health services
  • Certified by Green Business Partnership

WJCS contracts with:

New York State:

  • Department of Health
  • Office of Children and Family Services
  • Office of Mental Health
  • Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
  • Office of the Aging

Westchester County:

  • Board of Legislators
  • Department of Community Mental Health
  • Department of Health
  • Department of Probation
  • Department of Senior Programs & Services
  • Department of Social Services
  • Office for Women
  • Office of the County Executive
  • Youth Bureau

WJCS receives support from: City of Yonkers Department of Planning & Development-Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Hudson River Healthcare, Montefiore Hospital DSRIP Coordinated Behavioral Health Services, Putnam/Northern Westchester Board of Cooperative Education (BOCES), School Districts of Briarcliff, Chappaqua, Harrison, Mt. Vernon, New Rochelle, Ossining, Peekskill, Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow, White Plains, Yonkers, Town of Cortlandt, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, and U.S. Department of Justice.

WJCS is a beneficiary agency of UJA-Federation and Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.