Holocaust Survivors and Refugees
A support service for survivors who were in Europe during the war or those who came to the UK as refugees after. It also provides for Jewish refugees from former Yugoslavia.
Practical and emotional support related to past trauma and current difficulties."
Holocaust Survivors’ Centre (HSC)
A unique centre which offers a programme of social, cultural and therapeutic events. It is the only centre designed specifically for Holocaust survivors in the UK.
Shalvata
A specialist team offering therapeutic and practical support.
HSC
A friendly, safe place where survivors can meet and socialise."
The centre offers a programme of social, cultural and therapeutic events six days a week Sunday-Friday:
- Shabbat supper once a month
- Outings and cultural events
- Organised events relating to Holocaust memorial events, Holocaust education and trips to Poland
- Sunday tea and entertainment
- Celebration lunches, brunches and commemoration teas
- Gala dinners and music concerts
- Guest speakers on art, culture and current affairs
- Ready meal service
- Drop in café Monday-Friday
We also record testimonies and link survivors to schools so that they can share their experiences.
For more information:
Contact our helpline helpline@jcare.org or call on 020 8922 2222.
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Community Support and Social Work Service
Shalvata
Shalvata is a Hebrew word for ‘Peace of Mind"
A specialist team offering therapeutic and practical support including:
- 1–1 counselling sessions
- Support for those suffering with trauma, nightmares, loss and the effects of separation
- Support groups for bereaved, spouses of survivors and survivors who talk in schools
- Family and carers support
- Assessment and planning for homecare, residential and nursing care
- Support and signposting for survivors with memory issues and dementia
Shalvata offer practical support including assistance with completing claims Conference applications for financial assistance, Austrian claims and SixPoint Foundation applications (a UK grant giving agency for survivors and refugees of Nazi persecution)
Regular support sessions from professionals designed to help members of the community centre.
For more information:
Contact our helpline helpline@jcare.org or call on 020 8922 2222.
You may also be interested in:
Community Support and Social Work Service