Jewish Community Support

Providing Mental Health Support

For over 35 years, Lifeskills has partnered with Jewish communities to provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment for mental health and substance use disorders in a culturally sensitive, supportive environment.

Program Highlights

At Lifeskills, we provide a respectful, dignified, and culturally sensitive environment where clients’ strengths promote healing. Our comprehensive approach includes a range of therapeutic interventions and services, such as psychiatric and medical care, nursing, individual and family therapy, group therapy, case management, and additional holistic services.

In addition to evidence-based programming, we offer specialized support, including:

  • One-on-one spiritual counseling
  • Weekly Shabbat dinners and celebrations
  • Observance of major Jewish holidays
  • Weekly kosher food shopping
  • Kosher kitchenware and appliances
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These services are designed to support lasting recovery and personal growth while honoring each client’s cultural values.

Testimonials

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"Rabbi Brandon Gaines and Dr. Krista were a part of my treatment here at Lifeskills. They were always there to listen and help me process the challenges coming from the exposure therapy. I would describe my time here as life-changing in many ways.”
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“Rabbi Gaines taught me never to give up. He helped me reconnect with a piece of myself that has been missing for a long time. Thank you, Lifeskills, for helping get my life back on track.”
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“Lifeskills changed my life for the better in so many ways. The entire staff at Lifeskills was amazing, and they all contributed to my journey towards wellness. A big shout out to Rabbi Gaines for his wisdom.”
Grateful AlumLifeskills
"Rabbi Brandon Gaines and Dr. Krista were a part of my treatment here at Lifeskills. They were always there to listen and help me process the challenges coming from the exposure therapy. I would describe my time here as life-changing in many ways.”
Grateful AlumLifeskills
“Rabbi Gaines taught me never to give up. He helped me reconnect with a piece of myself that has been missing for a long time. Thank you, Lifeskills, for helping get my life back on track.”

What We Treat

Meet Rabbi Gaines

Rabbi Brandon Gaines leads personalized care, supported by our Lifeskills medical director, clinical director, and a dedicated team of over a dozen licensed clinicians with advanced certifications, ensuring comprehensive, high-quality treatment for every client.

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“At Lifeskills, we have a thriving Jewish community with unique needs, so we developed dedicated mental health treatment support for that community. We recognize that for an individual to be successful in recovery, they need to feel understood and welcomed, which is why we're proud to have a clinically excellent treatment team with expertise in this area. I'm grateful every day that I can practice my faith in my profession while helping others in need.” — Rabbi Brandon Gaines, Group Leader

- Rabbi Brandon Gaines, Group Leader