The New American Club (NAC) for Older Adults is a psychosocial support program for Russian-speaking seniors who were born in countries of the former Soviet Union. This program was developed by Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw to help these older adults access social and medical services, to offer them direct support, and to make their environment easier and friendlier through social networking and education.
 
Services are offered in English and in Russian on an on-going basis. Additional translating services are available, as needed. Staff help participants learn to negotiate available community resources and participate in opportunities designed to enhance friendships and relationships with others.

NAC provides assistance in the following areas:

• Case Management/Social Services
• Housing Referrals
• Emergency Financial Assistance
• Burial Services Assistance
• Referrals/Resource Advocacy
• Transportation
• Interpretation/Translation Services
• Assistance with issues related to immigration and naturalization
• English as a Second Language Program
• Meals-On-Wheels referrals and arrangements
• Friendly Home Visits
• Kosher Congregate Meals/Food Pantry Program
• Therapeutic and mutual help group participation
• Short- and long-term counseling
• Health education
• Cultural and other educational programs
• Field trips

 
​Contact us by calling (734)769-0209 for more details, or to make an appointment.