Transforming the way the Jewish community understands and responds to
MENTAL ILLNESS & ADDICTIONS.
WHAT WE DO
In the Jewish community, discussions about mental illness and substance abuse tend to be rare, if they happen at all. As a result, many individuals and their families suffer in private and lack the information necessary to address their issues. The Blue Dove Foundation is working toward advancing these conversations, eradicating shame and educating the community.
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We Provide Resources for Education, Awareness & Outreach
What the Blue Dove Offers
Mental Health & Judaism Resources
Share Personal Stories
Create and Facilitate Workshops for Jewish Organizations
V’ahavta: Community Narcan Trainings
Publications, Kippahs, Toolkits & More
Recent Articles and Resources
Soul (From Hineni: Caring for the Caregiver)
Spirituality is so much more than lighting candles on Shabbat or sitting in services every week. Our spirituality has the potential to be an infinite source of energy and support. We want you to explore this aspect of yourself as a caregiver, and identify how it can best serve you
Body (From Hineni: Caring for the Caregiver)
Mental health IS physical health and vice versa. We are only beginning to fully understand the way this works and how our actions affect our physical being. In addition, emotions can be a very physical experience, and we gain from learning the skill of tuning in.
Mind (From Hineni: Caring for the Caregiver)
Mental illness is rarely logical. Thoughts and feelings can collide in ways that make no sense; illness can make someone reject help they know they need and do things that can harm. We attempt to explain what we can, suggest strategies for maintaining objectivity, and point you toward resources that
WHOEVER SAVES A LIFE, SAVES THE WORLD
(Mishnah Sanhedrin 4:5)
U.S. MENTAL HEALTH STATISTICS
