Call Us: 408.556.0600
Jewish Family Services is proud to offer social services on-site at Chai House. These services are open to everyone at Chai House, regardless of religious background.
JFS Services On-Site at Chai House Include:
- Case management: assistance with public applications such as medical, homecare, Social Security, Medicare, and food stamps; and other relevant assistance such as transportation and food assistance
- Referrals to resources in the community
- Counseling for grief, caregiver stress, life changes, family and relationship problems; and support with daily challenges
- Support groups: grief, caregiver support and adjusting to aging
For more information, go to JFS@Chai House website . . .
JFS@Chai House Staff Include:
Sumi Kamiya, MSW
Sumi specializes in senior issues and mental health, and is
fluent in English, Spanish and Japanese.
Sumi can be reached at sumik@jfssv.org or (408) 947-7256
Sumi’s direct line, 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday: (408) 785-0311
Caroline Golpashin, BA
Caroline is an experienced case manager. She is fluent in English, Assyrian and Farsi.
Caroline can be reached at Chai House at (408) 947-7256, or at carolineg@jfssv.org
Current Office Hours for Sumi and Caroline:
Mon – Tues – Wed: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am -3:30pm. Appointment Preferred
Thursday: By Appointment Only
Sumi’s direct line, 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday: (408) 785-0311
JFS at Chai House
Chai House resident with his daughter at Sweet New Year celebration.
Sumi Kamiya
Coordinator
of JFS@Chai House
Caroline Golpashin
Chai House
Case Manager
Caroline and Sheri at Sweet New Year celebration at Chai House.
Mindy, Merlene and Chai House resident at Sweet New Year celebration.