Westchester Jewish Community Services

What Westchester Jewish Community Services does

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is a 501(c)(3) nonsectarian, not-for-profit human services organization founded in 1943 and headquartered at 845 North Broadway, White Plains, NY. The organization provides mental health, substance use, trauma, youth and family, disability and autism, senior, and Jewish-community programming to nearly 20,000 Westchester County residents of all ages and backgrounds annually through more than 80 distinct programs. It is described as one of the largest nonprofit human service organizations in Westchester and the largest provider of licensed outpatient community mental health services in the county.

Service delivery is multi-site and multi-channel: four standalone mental health clinics, 11 or more school-based satellite clinics across Peekskill, Elmsford, Rye, Eastchester, and Yonkers, plus specialized centers including the Mary J. Blige Center (Yonkers food pantry and clinic), the Parent-Child Center (New Rochelle, 25-year milestone in 2025), POINT independent living community (White Plains), Center Lane (the only Westchester center for LGBTQIA+ youth), and the Trager Lemp Center for trauma treatment. The Family Service Society of Yonkers (FSSY) operates as a wholly owned subsidiary extending service reach into Yonkers.

The business model combines Medicaid and government-program reimbursement for licensed clinical services, sliding-scale fees for individual clients regardless of ability to pay, foundation grants (notably UJA-Federation of New York and the Claims Conference for Holocaust survivor services), corporate partnerships, individual donations via multiple giving vehicles (online, donor-advised funds, stock gifts, bequests, charitable gift annuities), and event-based fundraising including an annual gala. WJCS is led by CEO Seth Diamond, governed by an independent Board of Directors (president Robert Stavis), and recognized in 2025 as a Top Place to Work by City and State NY Magazine and a Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher. The organization maintains no AI or technology product layer; service delivery is human-services-led, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Westchester Jewish Community Services

Legal name

Westchester Jewish Community Services, Inc.

Website

https://wjcs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Westchester Jewish Community Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1943 providing mental health, social, disability, youth, senior, and Jewish-community programs to nearly 20,000 Westchester County residents annually across 80+ programs and four mental health clinics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Mental Health and Human Services

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Student Health Services (School Nursing, Health Office) (EDAJAIAE), Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Supervision & Activities) (HSABANAA)

Keywords

• Community mental health services
• Human services nonprofit
• Trauma counseling services
• Youth family programs
• Disability support services

Headquarters

HQ city

White Plains

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropy: WJCS generates revenue through individual donations, corporate partnerships, foundation grants, and fundraising events such as annual galas. The organization encourages various giving methods including online donations, mail-in checks, donor-advised funds, gifts of stock, matching gifts, wills and bequests, and charitable gift annuities.
2. Government and Medicaid Funding: As a licensed outpatient mental health services provider, WJCS receives reimbursement through Medicaid and other government health programs for eligible services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers community-based mental health, social, and wellness programs across Westchester County through four standalone outpatient mental health clinics, 11+ school-based satellite clinics, community centers, synagogues, and partner locations. The organization operates 80+ programs spanning licensed outpatient mental health and substance use treatment, trauma care, LGBTQ+ youth services, disability and autism services, children and family programs, senior care, Holocaust survivor services, and Jewish community programs, serving nearly 20,000 residents annually.

Product overview

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is a nonprofit human service organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of community-based programs and services. Rather than a unified software product, WJCS provides over 80 distinct service programs organized around core areas: Mental Health & Substance Use Services (including the award-winning Trager Lemp Center for trauma treatment), LGBTQ+ Youth Services (Center Lane), Disabilities & Autism Services, Children & Families Programs (including Parent-Child Centers and Early Childhood Programs), Senior Care, Jewish Programs (including Holocaust Survivor Services, Share Shabbat, and kosher meal delivery), Health & Healing Support, and Professional Training. Major initiatives include Margaret's Place (domestic violence prevention in schools), Shelanu (autism support), POINT (independent living for adults with developmental disabilities), and the Mary J. Blige Center Food Pantry. WJCS operates throughout Westchester County via four mental health clinics, school-based satellite clinics, community centers, and other locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Center Lane: LGBTQIA+ youth center - the only Westchester center for LGBTQIA+ youth
• Trager Lemp Center for Treating Trauma & Promoting Resilience
• Margaret's Place
• POINT (Pursuing Our INdependence Together)
• Shelanu
• Parent-Child Center
• Mary J. Blige Center
• Family Service Society of Yonkers (FSSY)

Products and services

• Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 20,000 Westchester residents served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Joe Torre Safe At Home FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWJCS partners with the Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation to operate Margaret's Place, a program dedicated to ending the cycle of domestic violence and abuse through education, support, and empowerment. The program provides safe spaces within Westchester public schools where middle and high school students can share experiences with relationship violence, get counseling, and find hope and healing.
• UJA-Federation of New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUJA-Federation of New York partners with WJCS to support Jewish community programs including Holocaust survivor services, holiday celebrations, and food assistance. UJA provides funding and collaborative support for WJCS Jewish Programs division.
• Seed the Dream FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeed the Dream Foundation sponsors the annual Holocaust Survivor Day Luncheon hosted by WJCS. The foundation supports over 30 communities across the United States in recognizing Holocaust Survivor Day.
• POINT (Pursuing Our INdependence Together)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPOINT is an independent living community in White Plains that empowers young adults with developmental disabilities. WJCS honored Marion Morgenthal, co-founder of POINT, at its 2026 Gala. POINT represents a model of independent living that WJCS supports and promotes.
• 25+ Synagogues and Jewish InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWJCS partners with over 25 synagogues, Jewish nursery and day schools, JCCs, and assisted living facilities throughout Westchester to deliver Jewish Programs and community support services.
• Westchester County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWJCS operates satellite school-based clinics in 11+ schools across Peekskill, Elmsford, Rye, Eastchester, and Yonkers, providing mental health services directly in educational settings.
• GallagherminorOthersGallagher, an insurance and benefits consultancy, recognized WJCS as a Best-in-Class Employer in 2025, acknowledging the organization's workplace culture and employee support programs.
• Boys and Girls ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWJCS Parent-Child Center in New Rochelle partners with the Boys and Girls Club for its 25th anniversary celebration and ongoing early childhood programming.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Graham Windham: NYC-based nonprofit providing child welfare, mental health, and family support services. Comparable in mission to WJCS's youth and family service line, with similar population focus on vulnerable families.
• Children's Village: Westchester-based nonprofit serving youth and families through residential, community-based, and educational programs. Directly comparable to WJCS's children, youth, and families service line within the same county.
• JCCA (Jewish Child Care Association of New York): Jewish-affiliated nonprofit providing child welfare, mental health, and family services across New York. Directly comparable to WJCS's children, youth, and families programs and Jewish community services.
• Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services: The largest Jewish-affiliated community mental health and social services nonprofit in the NYC region, providing outpatient mental health, residential, and child welfare services. Directly comparable to WJCS in mission, population served (including Jewish community), and service mix, though operating at substantially larger scale.
• Search for Change: Westchester-based nonprofit providing housing, employment, and community support for individuals with developmental disabilities. Directly comparable to WJCS's Shelanu and POINT disability services programs.
• Mental Health Association of Westchester: Westchester-based nonprofit focused on mental health education, advocacy, and direct services. Overlaps directly with WJCS's outpatient mental health and community education programs in the same geography.
• Family Services of Westchester: Westchester-based nonprofit providing mental health, housing, and social services across the same county as WJCS. Closest geographic and mission-aligned direct competitor in the local market.
• JASA (Jewish Association Serving the Aging): NYC-based Jewish-affiliated nonprofit providing senior services including case management, home care, and senior centers. Comparable to WJCS's senior care and Jewish programs divisions at scale.

Broad incumbents

• Four Winds Hospital: Westchester-based psychiatric hospital providing inpatient and partial hospitalization mental health services. Comparable clinical focus to WJCS's outpatient mental health clinics, but operates at higher acuity levels as a broader incumbent.

Regional players

• Access Supports for Living: Hudson Valley-based nonprofit providing mental health, housing, and recovery services across multiple counties. Comparable service mix to WJCS but broader geographic footprint in adjacent regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/westchester-jewish-community-services

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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