Our Vision
To be a leading and trusted resource in the prevention and treatment of addiction
Our Mission
To deliver unified education, programming, care and support to all those affected by addiction in the Jewish Community and beyond.
Our Team
Ori Goldstein
President & CEO
Jay Pasternack
Clinical Director
IIan Orzy
Vice President
Rachel Dahan
Assistant Clinical Director
David Kaufman
Director of Group Counselling
Ita Tobis
Director of Campus Programming, Courage 2 Change
Samantha Braiman
Director of Youth Outreach
Jenna Quint
Courage 2 Change Coordinator
Rabbi David Appelrouth
Spiritual Advisor
Rachel Iskov
Lead Researcher & Grant Coordinator
Miriam Citron
Office Administrator & Bookkeeper
Rami Elzas
Group Facilitator
Our Impact
COVID-19 amplified the relationship between mental health and addiction.
JACS Toronto responded effectively to support the community during these challenging times.
JACS Toronto responded effectively to support the community during these challenging times.
From March 2020 to February 2022, more than 1,500 individuals attended one-on-one counseling and group therapy sessions at JACS.
JACS clinicians worked with more clients in individual and family counseling and in support groups than before COVID-19 began: individual counseling clients and group attendees doubled during this period, increasing 94% and 105%, respectively.
50% increase
in the number of youth outreach workshops during the pandemic
52% increase
in the number of Jewish school visits during the pandemic
126% increase
in the number of students attending C2C presentations during the pandemic
367% increase
in the number of adult outreach presentations during the pandemic
