Jewish Federation

The New Orleans Jewish Community Center is dedicated to maintaining and enriching Jewish values and culture. The center contributes to the welfare of the entire community and enhances personal, social and physical development. It features a range of programs for children, young adults, families and seniors. The New Orleans Jewish Community Center offers a variety of sports, health and fitness activities, including tennis, volleyball, aerobics, swimming, basketball and spinning. The organization has various camps for children of all ages. It also provides activities in the arts. The New Orleans Jewish Community Center has a location in Metairie, La.

Jewish Family Service is a social service organization that provides guidance counseling and psychotherapy services for individuals and families. It offers Teen Life Counts, a school-based suicide awareness and intervention program that emphasizes identification of at-risk students and understanding warning signs of depression and suicidal behavior. Jewish Family Service provides case management, emergency response, housekeeping and transportation services for senior citizens, as well as assistance with financial issues and physical and social needs. It also offers interfaith couple counseling programs and home studies, follow-up supervision, and domestic and international adoption services. Additionally, the organization provides mental health assistance for issues related to anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, divorce and behavioral problems. Jewish Family Service maintains one of its offices in Metairie, La.