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within a few hours, but
instead continue to disrupt
our ability to function as we
normally would.
Some examples of
interventions appropriate
for JFS Crisis Support
include the immediate
aftermath of a life-
changing crisis such as
the sudden, unexpected
death of a family member,
an antisemitic incident, a
violent attack such as the
shooting at MSU, in the
wake of a natural disaster,
or in a workplace following
the unexpected
death of a
colleague.
These are only
a few examples,
but the critical
factors are the
timing, which is
very soon after
a crisis, and
the presence of
uncontrolled symptoms of
a physiologic response to
stress.
This is very different
from unfortunate everyday
situations where we may
feel intense emotions but
are still able to function,
such as after a bad breakup,
where we can get help by
talking to a good friend or
calling a therapist.
It is also different from
the ongoing grief from a
loss suffered a few months
ago, again, where despite
our grief, we can function
and may get help from
a grief support group,
therapist or rabbi.

HOW CAN I GET HELP?
When someone is
struggling with stress
symptoms following a crisis,
and an intervention from
the Crisis Support Team

would be helpful, call our
new dedicated phone line
(248) 592-3980, to schedule
a crisis intervention. This
line will be answered
during business hours by
a member of our Resource
Center team and will be
forwarded to the agency’s
answering service on
evenings, weekends and
holidays and triaged
appropriately.

NEED DIFFERENT HELP?
It is very important to
understand that contacting
JFS for an
intervention is
not the right call
for someone in
the midst of an
unsafe situation
who needs help
dispatched
immediately,
which would
necessitate a call
to 911. It is also not for
someone who feels actively
suicidal, which would mean
a call to 988, the National
Suicide Hotline, which has
specially trained staff who
can provide immediate
assistance 24/7.
The JFS Crisis Support
Team is overseen by this
author (Lynn Breuer
LMSW, CDP, senior
director of Community
Outreach & Wellness);
Yuliya Gaydayenko MA,
LMSW, chief program
officer, Older Adult
Services; and Dini Peterson
LMSW, chief program
officer, Mental Health &
Safety Net Services.
You do not need to be a
mental health professional
to learn how to provide this
invaluable support in the
community. Reach out to
JFS to be trained.

If you or a loved
one needs
support in the
immediate
aftermath of a
crisis, please
contact JFS at
(248) 592-3980.

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The American Board of Plastic Surgery & Fellowship
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Specializing in Cosmetic Surgery &

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(248) 865-6400

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