The Shira Ruskay Center

The Shira Ruskay Center is a partner with The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) to provide social work support as part of their End-of-Life Care Community Support Program in three Brooklyn communities (Flatbush, East Flatbush, and Midwood). This project increases older adults’ access to, and use of, end-of-life care services by:

Empowering seniors and caregivers to make informed decision about end-of-life care services.
Building the capacity of the local aging-services delivery system for accessing end-of-life care services for their clients, through creation of a learning network for aging-services providers.

Services for Individuals/Families and Professional Staff

Professional education for staff at DFTA-supported community programs:

Communicating with Seniors about End-of-Life Issues

Community outreach and workshops at DFTA-supported community programs:

Life Choices: Understanding the Options for Medical Treatment and Care
Care-Giving for Family Members — Caring for Yourself

Social work services for individuals/families facing life-threatening illness:

Assist individuals and families in accessing medical or community services
Offer guidance, direction, education, and support
Help individuals and families cope with overwhelming feelings and concerns
Guide individuals and families as they prepare for the future
Provide volunteer services through our Doula to Accompany and Comfort program
Partner with professional health care providers to ensure comprehensive care

This program offers services free of charge. Confidential services for individuals and families can be provided in-home or by phone.

Program Office

The Shira Ruskay Center - JBFCS Mid-Brooklyn Office
2233 Nostrand Avenue, 3rd floor, Room 216
Brooklyn, NY 11210
718 434-0109
Staff available: Mon-Thurs

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135 West 50th Street, 6th Floor · New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 632-4608 · Fax: (212) 399-2475 ·
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