Shared Recovery Rooted in Jewish Community

Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons, and Significant Others (JACS)

Jewish Alcoholics and Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others (JACS) is a Jewish support network for people and families affected by addiction. Like other 12-Step programs, we provide a safe and anonymous space to build bonds and stay sober. What makes us special is that we also use Jewish values and traditions. Our goal is to help people talk about addiction and get help in the Jewish community. We are here for you, no matter your background or how you practice.

Connection in a healing community

How We Help

The peers and trained staff at JACS draw on Jewish values to help people and their loved ones on their journey. Together, they:

Create a safe, welcoming space to talk openly about their experiences.
Build bonds and mutual support with others who have experienced addiction.
Connect people with meetings, programs, and recovery resources.
Raise awareness in the community.
Reduce the stigma around addiction.

Our care is rooted in Jewish life. It includes:

Weekly 12-Step meetings
An after-hours support line
Programs and events, including an annual retreat
Spaces to share your journey with others

Our Warm Line

JACS is honored to have a Warm Line operated by amazing volunteers, all of whom are Jewish 12-Steppers. If you need support outside of business hours, after 8PM or on weekends, please contact us at 646.573.7420.

Seasonal Supports

We offer resources to help people in recovery during the holidays, like our Anonymous Haggadah and Companion Workbook, which provides a synthesis of the Passover ritual and liturgy with the Twelve Steps of Recovery.

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